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E573 BKJ

1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,126 mi
Last recorded110,126 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport100,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE573 BKJ
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Targa Sport
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 110,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 109,955 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 109,932 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 109,791 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 109,791 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 109,405 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))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 109,405 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Brake pedal soft, maximum travel needed to provide braking effort on Roller Brake Tester (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 12 Apr 2017 108,874 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 108,391 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 107,229 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 107,216 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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E573 BKJ is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E573 BKJ, 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 E573 BKJ registered?

E573 BKJ is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport, first registered on 10 March 1988.

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