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19 RO

1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,688 mi
Last recorded128,688 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport100,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration19 RO
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Targa Sport
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 128,688 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 128,688 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 128,482 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 128,481 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 128,027 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 128,009 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 127,892 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 127,886 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 126,999 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 126,999 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2020 125,596 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 124,702 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 124,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2018 124,018 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 121,835 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 121,818 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing and jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 121,070 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 119,788 miles

o/s/r suspension bracket corroding

Pass 21 Aug 2014 118,347 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 118,347 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 117,629 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 116,023 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 113,924 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2010 112,725 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 11 May 2010 112,725 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 May 2009 108,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 May 2009 108,961 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 104,686 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2008 104,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 100,397 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 100,397 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 95,940 miles

n/s and o/s front flexy hose ferrule ends corroded

n/s and o/s front wheel bearings have slight play/roughness

n/s and o/s rear flexy hose ferrule ends corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2006 95,746 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both front wheel bearings have slight play and roughness

Pass 3 May 2005 90,264 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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19 RO is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 19 RO, 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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19 RO is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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