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F611 GWR

1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

142,257 mi
Last recorded142,257 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport100,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF611 GWR
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Targa Sport
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 142,257 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 140,829 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 139,457 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 138,995 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 138,471 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 137,891 miles

Front Brake back plates rusty-

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 137,433 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 137,433 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 136,545 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 135,936 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 134,801 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 130,477 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 127,026 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 27 Mar 2013 123,924 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 121,294 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 121,292 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 117,725 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 117,725 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 117,329 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 116,442 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 113,938 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 108,700 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 105,096 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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F611 GWR is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 F611 GWR, 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 F611 GWR registered?

F611 GWR is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport, first registered on 2 November 1988.

Is F611 GWR safe to buy?

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