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F892 OTY

1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport

Silver Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,579 mi
Last recorded70,579 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport89,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF892 OTY
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Targa Sport
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 70,579 miles

covers + shields fitted

Pass 31 May 2025 70,373 miles

Front Anti-roll bar mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point removed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose lower mount corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 69,671 miles

Front Anti-roll bar mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / oil cooler lines on OSR (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 69,195 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 69,147 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 69,123 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 69,075 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 69,017 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 68,994 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 68,942 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 68,904 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 68,796 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive round door catch (5.2.6)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 68,796 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive round door catch (5.2.6)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 68,214 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 67,044 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 67,044 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 66,846 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 66,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 66,761 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 8 Feb 2012 66,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

nail in o/s/f tyre

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2011 66,641 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front jacking point area corroding

slight bind nearside front & offside rear brakes

wipers worn

Fail 28 Jan 2011 66,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

offside front fog lamp inop

offside front jacking point area corroding

slight bind nearside front & offside rear brakes

wipers worn

Pass 3 Feb 2010 66,190 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 66,105 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 65,664 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 65,654 miles

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

oil leak leaking on to offside front tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2005 65,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2005 65,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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F892 OTY is a 1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport in Silver with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F892 OTY, 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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F892 OTY is a 1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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