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E643 REA

1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport

Green Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

191,221 mi
Last recorded191,221 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport88,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE643 REA
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Coupe Sport
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 191,221 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 191,221 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 191,053 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 190,124 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 188,806 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 188,538 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 188,537 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 187,951 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 186,867 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 184,031 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 183,723 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 183,301 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 182,586 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 181,486 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 180,490 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 178,458 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 176,215 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 173,211 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 170,842 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 169,443 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 168,647 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport?

Based on 2,800 MOT tests across 197 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
720
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
197
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 71
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 62
fog lamp not working 51
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 51
Headlamp aim too low 34
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E643 REA is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport in Green with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 88,172 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E643 REA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E643 REA registered?

E643 REA is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E643 REA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E643 REA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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