MOT Status
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145,032 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Play in ram (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
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)
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
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera Targa Sport?
Based on 1,882 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.
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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.
Is E442 TYJ safe to buy?
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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