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E697 CTU

1987 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,656 mi
Last recorded102,656 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport109,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE697 CTU
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Coupe Sport
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 102,656 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 101,541 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 99,274 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2024 99,274 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 97,783 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 97,778 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 96,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 94,906 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 94,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 93,094 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 93,094 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 92,586 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 91,932 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 90,955 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 90,955 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high very high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 89,738 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 87,486 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 83,564 miles

n/s number plate lamp cracked

n/s/r brake binding

o/s washer jet partially blocked

o/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2011 81,432 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 77,959 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 77,834 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 74,830 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 74,830 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 73,979 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 72,449 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 72,191 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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E697 CTU is a 1987 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1987 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 109,833 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 Coupe Sport fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E697 CTU, 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 39 years old, this Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E697 CTU registered?

E697 CTU is a 1987 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E697 CTU safe to buy?

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