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F973 NRJ

1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,194 mi
Last recorded75,194 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport89,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF973 NRJ
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Targa Sport
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 75,194 miles

Corrosion around nearside front windscreen

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside and nearside rear (inner) sills slightly corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 75,184 miles

Corrosion around nearside front windscreen

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Slight oil leak engine/gearbox area

Pass 16 Apr 2018 75,153 miles

Corrosion around nearside front windscreen

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Front suspension slightly corroded

Oil leak from engine/gearbox area

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2017 75,133 miles

Slight oil leak engine/gearbox area

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 May 2016 75,100 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 75,092 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 74,560 miles

n/s rear brake bind

o/s front brake back plate corroded and deteriated

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 73,873 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 73,714 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 73,212 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 72,526 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 72,526 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 May 2010 71,889 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 71,125 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 70,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/r brake binding.

Fail 2 Feb 2008 70,454 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/r brake binding.

Pass 11 Dec 2006 69,759 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 71,853 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 71,852 miles

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

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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F973 NRJ is a 1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F973 NRJ, 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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F973 NRJ is a 1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport, first registered on 23 January 1989.

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