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F157 MNN

1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

128,642 mi
Last recorded128,642 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport100,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF157 MNN
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Targa Sport
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2009 128,642 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear outer gaiter split

Fail 3 Jun 2009 128,642 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear outer gaiter split

Pass 21 Jun 2007 128,026 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 128,017 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2005 121,923 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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F157 MNN is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 F157 MNN, 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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What year was F157 MNN registered?

F157 MNN is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport, first registered on 23 September 1988.

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