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E20 ARK

1987 Porsche Carrera

Green Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

93,730 mi
Last recorded93,730 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 1987 Porsche Carrera114,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE20 ARK
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 93,730 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 93,611 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 93,215 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 92,954 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 92,671 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 92,076 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 91,326 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 89,999 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 88,545 miles

offside rear driveshaft gaiter deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2011 85,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 83,358 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 79,425 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 77,193 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 77,193 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 76,015 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 73,930 miles

brake hose metal ferrules getting rusty, replace rears A.S.A.P.

windscreen washers only work on seperate switch on dashboard

Pass 24 May 2005 72,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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E20 ARK is a 1987 Porsche Carrera in Green with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1987 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 114,465 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Carrera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E20 ARK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 39 years old, this Porsche Carrera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E20 ARK registered?

E20 ARK is a 1987 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E20 ARK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E20 ARK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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