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F123 JWD

1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

146,191 mi
Last recorded146,191 miles
Recorded on25 May 2007
Typical for 1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport89,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF123 JWD
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Targa Sport
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2007 146,191 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 146,191 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 144,110 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 144,110 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Apr 2006 144,011 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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F123 JWD is a 1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 89,913 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 F123 JWD, 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 37 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 F123 JWD registered?

F123 JWD is a 1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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