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F124 EVF

1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,701 mi
Last recorded91,701 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport89,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF124 EVF
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Targa Sport
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 91,701 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

indicator/dipswitch sticking

Pass 28 Jun 2023 91,198 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 90,783 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 89,288 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 89,288 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 88,108 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 84,696 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 83,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 May 2016 83,199 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 82,959 miles

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 1 May 2014 82,940 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2014 82,940 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 82,822 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brakes binding slightly

Fail 9 May 2013 82,822 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brakes binding slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2012 82,758 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 82,723 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 May 2010 82,697 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 82,623 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 82,623 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2008 82,574 miles

slight corrosion on front+rear brakehoses

Pass 10 May 2007 82,460 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 May 2006 82,166 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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F124 EVF is a 1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 F124 EVF, 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 F124 EVF registered?

F124 EVF is a 1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport, first registered on 24 February 1989.

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