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F754 PYX

1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,608 mi
Last recorded110,608 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport89,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF754 PYX
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Targa Sport
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 110,608 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 110,185 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 109,488 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 107,977 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 107,776 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 105,398 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 105,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 100,359 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 98,251 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 2 Feb 2015 97,295 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 94,388 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 93,898 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 92,055 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 91,985 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 91,010 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 90,466 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 90,466 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 85,395 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 84,505 miles

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

o/s top door hinge pin low?n/s heater cable worn.

Pass 15 Jan 2007 82,399 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 80,051 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside parking brake slight poor performance

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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F754 PYX is a 1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F754 PYX, 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 F754 PYX registered?

F754 PYX is a 1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F754 PYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F754 PYX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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