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WHZ 2888

1989 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

151,558 mi
Last recorded151,558 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport91,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHZ 2888
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Coupe Sport
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 151,558 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2025 151,558 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative MISSING (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 151,558 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 150,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 150,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55 ZR16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR REFILLED (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 148,389 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 147,684 miles

Front both front tyres have cracking to edge of tread

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear parking brake cable not secured in guide

Fail 16 May 2018 147,672 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Front both front tyres have cracking to edge of tread

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear parking brake cable not secured in guide

Pass 13 Jun 2016 145,892 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 145,892 miles

Body has slight corrosion at n/s jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 145,880 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan within 12 inches of front lower suspension mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion around battery

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut to inner sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre tread and outer sidewall cracking

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 5 Mar 2015 143,359 miles

advise rear pads low

Pass 12 Mar 2014 137,470 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 137,470 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 135,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 135,496 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 131,558 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 131,558 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 17 May 2011 127,769 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 127,769 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 123,994 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 121,294 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 115,113 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 108,051 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 102,180 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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WHZ 2888 is a 1989 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WHZ 2888, 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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WHZ 2888 is a 1989 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport, first registered on 13 March 1989.

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