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F776 RVL

1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,180 mi
Last recorded171,180 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2010
Typical for 1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport89,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF776 RVL
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Targa Sport
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2010 171,180 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear inner wheel arch areas near to seat belt mounting areas corroding

front brakes binding slightly

nearside rear driveshaft boot split

previous welding repair to nearside sill is to a poor standard but seems strong enough

unable to check sills for corrosion due to sideskirts fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2010 171,124 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

bad oil leak

front brakes binding slightly

nearside rear driveshaft boot split

nearside rear tyre close to tread wear indicators

nearside rear tyre wearing excessively on inner edge but not exposing cords yet!

unable to check sills for corrosion properly due to side skirts fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2009 169,282 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 169,282 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 168,260 miles

both rear side apron brackets have corroded through.

very slight play detected in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jun 2006 161,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F776 RVL is a 1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F776 RVL, 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 F776 RVL registered?

F776 RVL is a 1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport, first registered on 21 April 1989.

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