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PIB 819

1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,532 mi
Last recorded54,532 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport100,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIB 819
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Targa Sport
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 54,532 miles

Front brakes slightly binding

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))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 54,406 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 53,825 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 53,486 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 53,015 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 52,629 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 52,548 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 52,317 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 51,522 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 50,037 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 50,016 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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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PIB 819 is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 100,576 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 PIB 819, 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 38 years old, this Porsche Carrera Targa Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PIB 819 registered?

PIB 819 is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is PIB 819 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PIB 819 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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