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F88 FWE

1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,361 mi
Last recorded119,361 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport89,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF88 FWE
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Targa Sport
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 119,361 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 118,278 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 117,970 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 117,720 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside wiper blade poor

Pass 27 Apr 2011 116,937 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel pipe at fuel tank heavily corroded

offside windscreen wiper smearing

repair to nearside rear outer sill undersealed

throttle stiff

Fail 18 Apr 2011 116,754 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel pipe at fuel tank heavily corroded

throttle stiff

Pass 13 Apr 2010 116,255 miles

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

offside door shut slightly corroded

offside front jacking point heavily corroded

slight binding offside rear wheel

throttle pedal stiff

Fail 17 Mar 2010 116,223 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

corrosion to door shuts

different size tyres front to rear

fuel cap seal perished

o/s front back plate corroded

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 24 Jul 2008 115,488 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 115,488 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 114,982 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 114,431 miles

slight play in steering rack

windscreen washers weak

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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F88 FWE is a 1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F88 FWE, 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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F88 FWE is a 1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport, first registered on 2 March 1989.

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