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F597 MNN

1989 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

129,297 mi
Last recorded129,297 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport91,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF597 MNN
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Coupe Sport
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 129,297 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 128,230 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 126,646 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 124,484 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 124,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 123,620 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 122,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 122,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 119,644 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 118,302 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 116,149 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 114,621 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 112,297 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 112,278 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 111,068 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 108,925 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 108,013 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 106,462 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 105,175 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 104,700 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 101,554 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 101,545 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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F597 MNN is a 1989 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1989 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 91,119 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F597 MNN, 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 37 years old, this Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F597 MNN registered?

F597 MNN is a 1989 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport, first registered on 6 January 1989.

Is F597 MNN safe to buy?

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