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E470 FVX

1988 Porsche Carrera

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

138,245 mi
Last recorded138,245 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera93,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE470 FVX
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 138,245 miles

Sound deadening material not fully secure engine bay (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 138,156 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 137,901 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 137,693 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 137,544 miles

Nearside Rear oil pipe rubbing against exhaust ?

Pass 5 Aug 2021 137,386 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 137,111 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 136,882 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 136,367 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 136,120 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 135,436 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 134,740 miles
Fail 25 May 2015 134,663 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 133,807 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 132,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 132,102 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 129,860 miles

exhaust manifolds are corroded and blowing

exhaust silencer support bracket is missing

Pass 21 Jun 2012 129,219 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 127,753 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 126,601 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 126,494 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Fail 2 Sep 2006 124,679 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 124,679 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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E470 FVX is a 1988 Porsche Carrera in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1988 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 93,653 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E470 FVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 38 years old, this Porsche Carrera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E470 FVX registered?

E470 FVX is a 1988 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E470 FVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E470 FVX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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