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F650 DRJ

1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,295 mi
Last recorded70,295 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport100,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF650 DRJ
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Targa Sport
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 70,295 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 70,247 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 70,247 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 70,183 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 69,994 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 69,909 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 69,878 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 May 2019 69,777 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 69,754 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 69,628 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 69,526 miles

n/s & o/s rear brake hose ferruls coroding

Fail 10 May 2017 69,503 miles

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

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

n/s & o/s rear brake hose ferruls coroding

Pass 23 Apr 2016 69,346 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 69,105 miles

exhaust corroding

os front tyre worn close to 1.6mm on inside edge

rear number plate slightly perishing

Pass 16 Jan 2014 69,063 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 68,937 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 68,600 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 68,594 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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F650 DRJ is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F650 DRJ, 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 F650 DRJ registered?

F650 DRJ is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F650 DRJ safe to buy?

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