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E601 CPC

1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,346 mi
Last recorded112,346 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport100,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE601 CPC
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Targa Sport
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 112,346 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 112,326 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 112,302 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 111,858 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 111,819 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 111,771 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 111,733 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 111,665 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 111,589 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 111,545 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 111,483 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 111,357 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 111,355 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 111,312 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 111,162 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 111,162 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 11,108 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 111,036 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 110,839 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 110,587 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 110,587 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 110,284 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 109,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2006 109,441 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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E601 CPC is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E601 CPC, 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

How do I check the history of E601 CPC?

You can check the full history of E601 CPC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E601 CPC registered?

E601 CPC is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport, first registered on 31 March 1988.

Is E601 CPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E601 CPC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E601 CPC have outstanding finance?

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