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OLD 503L

1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,509 mi
Last recorded142,509 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport88,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLD 503L
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Coupe Sport
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 142,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 142,509 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 142,505 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 142,509 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 142,510 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 142,508 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 142,509 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 142,509 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 142,509 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 142,509 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 142,509 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 142,506 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 142,509 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 141,816 miles

Offside front steering rack gaiter is perished.

Fail 18 Aug 2016 141,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside front steering rack gaiter is perished.

Pass 4 Aug 2015 139,825 miles

off side rear driveshaft boot split

Fail 24 Jul 2015 139,825 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

off side rear driveshaft boot split

Pass 25 Jun 2014 139,699 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 136,491 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 132,859 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 132,859 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 127,558 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 124,629 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 123,888 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 122,099 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 119,450 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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OLD 503L is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 88,172 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 OLD 503L, 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 38 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 OLD 503L registered?

OLD 503L is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport, first registered on 17 February 1988.

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