CarVerify

Free Car Check

E740 UWE

1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport

Blue Petrol 3164cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,080 mi
Last recorded126,080 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport88,172 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE740 UWE
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Coupe Sport
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
View full Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2012 126,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 6 Aug 2011 125,460 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 125,460 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2010 124,877 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 123,559 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 123,559 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 123,559 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 123,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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
Full Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E740 UWE is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 E740 UWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E740 UWE?

You can check the full history of E740 UWE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E740 UWE registered?

E740 UWE is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport, first registered on 13 January 1988.

Is E740 UWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E740 UWE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E740 UWE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E740 UWE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.