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E472 FRO

1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport

Silver Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,044 mi
Last recorded91,044 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport100,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE472 FRO
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Targa Sport
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 91,044 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 91,038 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 90,937 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 89,700 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2022 89,676 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect colours (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect colours (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 89,307 miles

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 88,598 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 88,598 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 88,019 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel slightly binding when tuned by hand

Fail 31 Jul 2018 88,019 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel slightly binding when tuned by hand

Pass 21 Apr 2017 86,288 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 86,288 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 84,110 miles

slight bind nearside rear brake.

slight leak of gases offside downpipe joint.

Fail 4 Feb 2016 84,109 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight bind nearside rear brake.

slight leak of gases offside downpipe joint.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 81,750 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 81,038 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 81,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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E472 FRO is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport in Silver with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 E472 FRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E472 FRO registered?

E472 FRO is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport, first registered on 23 March 1988.

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