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E821 WWU

1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,803 mi
Last recorded108,803 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2020
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport100,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE821 WWU
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Targa Sport
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2020 108,803 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 107,541 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 105,056 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 103,138 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 99,759 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 97,444 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 94,387 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 92,038 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 88,688 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 86,874 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 84,955 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 84,955 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 81,689 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 79,020 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 79,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 72,213 miles

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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E821 WWU is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E821 WWU, 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 E821 WWU registered?

E821 WWU is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport, first registered on 21 January 1988.

Is E821 WWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E821 WWU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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