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F927 DTG

1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

160,276 mi
Last recorded160,276 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport100,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF927 DTG
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Targa Sport
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 160,276 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 160,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured Split from the body and has a previous repair (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Front jacking point has rust holes all around it (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 157,589 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 156,361 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 154,451 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 151,453 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 150,250 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 149,479 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 147,903 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 147,899 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 147,483 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 147,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 145,231 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 142,503 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 13,874 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 136,788 miles

O/S outer driveshaft gaiter split

steering wheel cover loose but not likely to damage drivers hands

Fail 24 Sep 2010 136,780 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

O/S Rear outer driveshaft gaiter split

Steering wheel covering loose but not hampering control

Pass 17 Sep 2009 133,595 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 131,076 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 131,067 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 128,339 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 128,334 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 May 2006 124,923 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 124,918 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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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F927 DTG is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 F927 DTG, 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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What year was F927 DTG registered?

F927 DTG is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport, first registered on 19 August 1988.

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