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G404 YBA

1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,335 mi
Last recorded109,335 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport89,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG404 YBA
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Targa Sport
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 109,335 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 109,092 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 108,848 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 108,830 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 108,805 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 108,793 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 105,386 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 105,231 miles

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

Offside 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 28 May 2014 101,595 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 99,571 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 98,095 miles

rear anti roll bar and mountings corroded.

Pass 15 Sep 2007 97,960 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 18 Aug 2006 97,436 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 97,419 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all flexible brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion

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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G404 YBA is a 1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G404 YBA, 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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G404 YBA is a 1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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