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E959 OVN

1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

194,311 mi
Last recorded194,311 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport88,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE959 OVN
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Coupe Sport
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 194,311 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

covers + shields fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2024 194,311 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 193,984 miles

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

Rear under vehicle corroded

covers + shields fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2022 192,775 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 191,994 miles

Brake Pad Wear Indicator Illuminated

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Torsion Bar Tube cover Heavily Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear of Fuel Tank Around Outlet Pipe Heavily Corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2021 191,993 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake Pad Wear Indicator Illuminated

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Torsion Bar Tube cover Heavily Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear of Fuel Tank Around Outlet Pipe Heavily Corroded

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2015 191,871 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 26 May 2012 191,821 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 191,177 miles
Pass 23 May 2010 189,511 miles

o/s/r drive boot split

Pass 17 Jan 2009 183,929 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing low

rear o/s drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 15 Dec 2007 177,044 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 17,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/s/r drive shaft c.v.j boot split

Pass 14 Nov 2006 173,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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E959 OVN is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E959 OVN, 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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E959 OVN is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport, first registered on 24 May 1988.

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