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F948 RUW

1989 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,905 mi
Last recorded127,905 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1989 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport91,119 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF948 RUW
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Coupe Sport
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2009 127,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 126,368 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 126,368 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 125,590 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 125,579 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 124,247 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport?

Based on 2,800 MOT tests across 197 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
720
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
197
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 71
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 62
fog lamp not working 51
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 51
Headlamp aim too low 34
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F948 RUW is a 1989 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport in Red 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 Coupe Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 91,119 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 Coupe Sport fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F948 RUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F948 RUW registered?

F948 RUW is a 1989 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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The MOT history for F948 RUW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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