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RYD 552

1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,526 mi
Last recorded55,526 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport100,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYD 552
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Targa Sport
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 55,526 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 55,521 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 55,464 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 55,287 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 55,188 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 55,145 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 55,145 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 54,666 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 54,093 miles

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

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

slight brake bind on both rear wheels

Fail 8 Aug 2014 53,368 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight brake bind on offside rear wheel

Pass 8 Aug 2014 53,368 miles

slight brake bind on offside rear wheel

Fail 31 May 2011 52,668 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil feed pipe rubbing on exhaust

nearside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 31 May 2011 52,668 miles

engine oil feed pipe rubbing on exhaust

nearside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 3 Feb 2010 51,230 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 51,226 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 51,075 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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RYD 552 is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RYD 552, 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 RYD 552 registered?

RYD 552 is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport, first registered on 9 April 1988.

Is RYD 552 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYD 552 shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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