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F455 AWU

1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

65,915 mi
Last recorded65,915 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport100,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF455 AWU
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Targa Sport
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 65,915 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 65,453 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 63,894 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 62,074 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 62,074 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 6 May 2021 61,379 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 60,003 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 59,992 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 59,416 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 58,799 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 57,818 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 56,728 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 54,444 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 48,961 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 48,961 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 46,288 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 44,397 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 40,706 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 38,699 miles

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

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

front brake imbalance. 13% (limit 25%)

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

surface corrosion to offside rear and nearside rear brake hose ferrules

Pass 18 Mar 2008 38,623 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

surface corrosion to rear brake hose ferrules

Pass 19 Mar 2007 37,844 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 37,426 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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F455 AWU is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 F455 AWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F455 AWU registered?

F455 AWU is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport, first registered on 15 December 1988.

Is F455 AWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F455 AWU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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