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F541 FVF

1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

91,731 mi
Last recorded91,731 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport89,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF541 FVF
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Targa Sport
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 91,731 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 91,625 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 91,120 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 90,530 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 90,530 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2023 89,921 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 89,565 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2021 89,479 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2020 89,312 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 88,937 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 88,314 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 87,948 miles

Front suspension strut casings slightly corroded

Rear anti roll bar areas slightly corroded and has evidence of filler being present

Fail 10 Apr 2017 87,948 miles

Front suspension strut casings slightly corroded

Rear anti roll bar areas slightly corroded and has evidence of filler being present

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 86,932 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 85,983 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 85,983 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 84,634 miles

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

nearside wiper blade just starting to not clear the screen

Pass 26 Mar 2013 82,559 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 81,672 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 80,976 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 78,761 miles

slight surface corrosion to front and rear anti -rool bars.

slight surface to rear metal fuel lines.

small chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Jan 2009 77,783 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 77,083 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 77,064 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 76,077 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 74,185 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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F541 FVF is a 1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 F541 FVF, 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 F541 FVF registered?

F541 FVF is a 1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport, first registered on 22 February 1989.

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The MOT history for F541 FVF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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