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E442 TYJ

1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport

Grey Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

145,032 mi
Last recorded145,032 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport100,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE442 TYJ
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Targa Sport
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 145,032 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 142,903 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 141,840 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Play in ram (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jan 2022 141,840 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 141,642 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 141,268 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 139,164 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 137,450 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 136,350 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 136,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 133,751 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 133,751 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 131,391 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2013 129,214 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 129,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 124,851 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 122,048 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 122,048 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM OIL COOLER PIPES ABOVE REAR BRAKE DISC

Pass 24 Feb 2010 117,758 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 115,999 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 115,996 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 114,482 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 112,692 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 109,873 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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E442 TYJ is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport in Grey with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 100,576 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 E442 TYJ, 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 38 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 E442 TYJ registered?

E442 TYJ is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport, first registered on 25 January 1988.

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The MOT history for E442 TYJ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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