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E998 SUA

1987 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,720 mi
Last recorded69,720 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport105,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE998 SUA
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Targa Sport
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 69,720 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 69,716 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 69,716 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 67,341 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 67,223 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 67,093 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 65,015 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 62,962 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 62,712 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 61,695 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 61,315 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 60,708 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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E998 SUA is a 1987 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 E998 SUA, 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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What year was E998 SUA registered?

E998 SUA is a 1987 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport, first registered on 9 October 1987.

Is E998 SUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E998 SUA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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