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E993 LLP

1987 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,413 mi
Last recorded148,413 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport105,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE993 LLP
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Targa Sport
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 148,413 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet support strut defective

Fail 15 May 2025 148,413 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet support strut defective

Pass 8 May 2024 147,868 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

bonnet support strut defective

Fail 27 Mar 2024 147,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

bonnet support strut defective

Pass 13 Mar 2023 147,708 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule left and right hoses - just acceptable (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 147,708 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule left and right hoses - just acceptable (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 147,708 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses - just acceptable (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 147,708 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule just acceptable (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 147,708 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 147,580 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 146,713 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 52,550 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 145,704 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 144,058 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 142,797 miles

nearside rear chassis corroded at anti roll bar mounting point

nearside rear inner wing panel corroded

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

offside rear chassis corroded at anti roll bar mounting point

Fail 24 May 2014 142,494 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear chassis corroded at anti roll bar mounting point

nearside rear inner wing panel corroded

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

offside rear chassis corroded at anti roll bar mounting point

Pass 8 May 2008 141,466 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 140,496 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 140,443 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 138,936 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 138,935 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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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E993 LLP is a 1987 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 105,887 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 Targa Sport fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E993 LLP, 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 39 years old, this Porsche Carrera Targa Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E993 LLP is a 1987 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport, first registered on 17 November 1987.

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