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E251 MLC

1987 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,158 mi
Last recorded102,158 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 1987 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport105,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE251 MLC
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Targa Sport
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 102,158 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 101,653 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 100,817 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 100,283 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 99,716 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 99,655 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 99,603 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 99,470 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 99,470 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 99,335 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 99,335 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera Targa Sport?

Based on 1,882 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
672
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 67
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 63
fog lamp not working 57
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 41
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34
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E251 MLC is a 1987 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1987 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 105,887 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Carrera Targa Sport fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E251 MLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was E251 MLC registered?

E251 MLC is a 1987 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E251 MLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E251 MLC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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