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E359 FUR

1988 Porsche 911 Targa

Red Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

43,400 mi
Last recorded43,400 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche 911 Targa21,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE359 FUR
MakePorsche
Model911 Targa
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 43,400 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 42,875 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 42,584 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

reverse lights not working

Fail 10 Jan 2023 42,584 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

reverse lights not working

Pass 24 Apr 2017 42,036 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 39,826 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 38,560 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 37,181 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 36,626 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 36,356 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 35,060 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 33,779 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 33,597 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 33,391 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 33,187 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 32,844 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 32,811 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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E359 FUR is a 1988 Porsche 911 Targa in Red with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E359 FUR, 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 E359 FUR registered?

E359 FUR is a 1988 Porsche 911 Targa, first registered on 6 January 1988.

Is E359 FUR safe to buy?

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