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F4 PUR

1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

145,305 mi
Last recorded145,305 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport88,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 PUR
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Coupe Sport
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 145,305 miles

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 144,951 miles

Offside Rear Evap capsule pipe u/s (inner wheel arch)

Fail 2 Aug 2022 144,949 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Evap capsule pipe u/s (inner wheel arch)

Pass 3 May 2017 144,653 miles

anti roll bar mountings repaired by weld

both front struts have light play in gland bushes

Fail 12 Apr 2017 144,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked lower arm anti roll bar securing bracket cracked , have been repaired by weld at some point (2.4.G.1)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front struts have a little play in gland bushes

Fail 20 May 2015 144,588 miles

Front fog lamps deteriorated/cracked

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 144,588 miles

Front fog lamps deteriorated/cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2012 140,606 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 140,605 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 139,684 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 139,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 9 Feb 2010 138,214 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 134,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 134,294 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 132,335 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both sides rear chassis sections at rear link arm mounts slightly corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2008 132,335 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both sides rear chassis sections at rear link arm mounts slightly corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2007 130,908 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport?

Based on 2,800 MOT tests across 197 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
720
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
197
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 71
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 62
fog lamp not working 51
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 51
Headlamp aim too low 34
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F4 PUR is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 88,172 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 Coupe Sport fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F4 PUR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F4 PUR is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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