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G860 VYJ

1989 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport

Grey Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,151 mi
Last recorded132,151 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 1989 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport91,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG860 VYJ
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Coupe Sport
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 132,151 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 132,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2013 132,059 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on edge

Fail 22 Jul 2013 132,049 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres wearing on edge

strong smell of petrol coming from front of car

Pass 26 Jun 2012 131,683 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 131,651 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 130,432 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 130,432 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 128,540 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 128,242 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 127,635 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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G860 VYJ is a 1989 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport in Grey with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G860 VYJ, 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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G860 VYJ is a 1989 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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