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E204 VYB

1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,584 mi
Last recorded46,584 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport88,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE204 VYB
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Coupe Sport
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 46,584 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 44,881 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 43,945 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 42,333 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 39,964 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 38,377 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 38,359 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 38,350 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 May 2016 36,805 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 36,805 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 36,713 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 36,166 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 35,963 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 35,833 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 35,116 miles

front tyres showing age cracking at root of tread grooves

Fail 24 Nov 2008 35,116 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres showing age cracking at root of tread grooves

Pass 3 Dec 2007 33,898 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 33,898 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 32,917 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 31,984 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport?

Based on 2,800 MOT tests across 197 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
720
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
197
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 71
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 62
fog lamp not working 51
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 51
Headlamp aim too low 34
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E204 VYB is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 88,172 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E204 VYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E204 VYB registered?

E204 VYB is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport, first registered on 5 April 1988.

Is E204 VYB safe to buy?

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