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F689 NLK

1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

115,186 mi
Last recorded115,186 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport100,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF689 NLK
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Targa Sport
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 115,186 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 115,186 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2024 115,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 115,186 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 114,864 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 114,852 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 114,305 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 113,710 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 112,544 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 110,828 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 108,288 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 105,726 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 162,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 101,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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 6 Aug 2011 99,170 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 96,400 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 90,111 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 90,105 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 84,282 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 84,241 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 84,241 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 83,820 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2006 82,720 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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F689 NLK 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 82.6%.

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 F689 NLK, 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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F689 NLK is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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