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F125 VWK

1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,269 mi
Last recorded103,269 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport100,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF125 VWK
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Targa Sport
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 103,269 miles

Nearside Front Fuel tank cap rubber sealing ring cracked.

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pre-silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Band of corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 103,269 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fuel tank cap rubber sealing ring cracked.

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pre-silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Band of corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 102,835 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 101,852 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 101,553 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 101,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Fail 9 May 2017 101,527 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2015 100,576 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 100,548 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 100,464 miles
Pass 3 May 2010 99,761 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 98,426 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 98,426 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2008 98,207 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 97,283 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 92,337 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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F125 VWK is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 100,576 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 F125 VWK, 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 38 years old, this Porsche Carrera Targa Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F125 VWK is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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