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RFM 883L

1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,477 mi
Last recorded99,477 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport89,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFM 883L
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Targa Sport
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 99,477 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 99,377 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 99,087 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 98,529 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 97,863 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 97,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 94,549 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 90,715 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 90,562 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 90,562 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 90,562 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play both front (2.5.A.3c)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2014 90,562 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 89,597 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 84,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 81,953 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 79,813 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 79,813 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 76,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 76,698 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 73,466 miles

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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RFM 883L is a 1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RFM 883L, 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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What year was RFM 883L registered?

RFM 883L is a 1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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