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E285 WWW

1987 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

114,765 mi
Last recorded114,765 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport105,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE285 WWW
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Targa Sport
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 114,765 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 114,312 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2024 114,307 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working middle (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 113,141 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 113,141 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 113,134 miles

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2017 111,054 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front /rear (3.5.1i)

sill covers

steering /rack slight knocking noise

under side surface rust

Fail 7 Jul 2017 110,053 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front /rear (3.5.1i)

sill covers

steering /rack slight knocking noise

under side surface rust

Fail 24 Jun 2017 111,049 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion n/s f door shut

Pass 13 Aug 2008 109,343 miles

filler in nearside rear quarter panel blown out & corrosion to nearside door shut panel. not holed through at time of test

Fail 13 Aug 2008 109,343 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

filler in nearside rear quarter panel blown out & corrosion to nearside door shut panel. not holed through at time of test

Pass 26 May 2007 108,519 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 108,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 107,107 miles

corrosion to n/s/f floor pan but weidedm on inside of boot

corrosion to off side front corner of floor pan not in proscribed area

Fail 3 Apr 2006 107,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to near side front suspension mounting but welded on inside boot

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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E285 WWW is a 1987 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E285 WWW, 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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E285 WWW is a 1987 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport, first registered on 11 September 1987.

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