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E325 CGO

1988 Porsche 911 Targa

Grey Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

9,838 mi
Last recorded9,838 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche 911 Targa21,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE325 CGO
MakePorsche
Model911 Targa
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 9,838 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 9,785 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 9,658 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 9,486 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 9,420 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 9,360 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 9,239 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 8,774 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 8,435 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 7,904 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 7,237 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 5,983 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 5,172 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 4,386 miles

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

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

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

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

main beam switch starting to become faulty

Pass 22 Apr 2010 3,525 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 3,525 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 2,769 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 2,762 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 1,717 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 985 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Targa?

Based on 849 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
828
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too high 28
brake binding 22
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 17
position lamp(s) not working 17
fog lamp not working 16
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E325 CGO is a 1988 Porsche 911 Targa in Grey with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1988 Porsche 911 Targa models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 21,540 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 911 Targa fails its MOT is headlamp aim too high, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E325 CGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Targa typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Porsche 911 Targa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E325 CGO registered?

E325 CGO is a 1988 Porsche 911 Targa, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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The MOT history for E325 CGO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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