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73 XS

1988 Porsche Carrera

Green Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,031 mi
Last recorded111,031 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera93,653 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration73 XS
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 111,031 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 109,705 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 109,695 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 106,940 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 105,619 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 105,592 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 104,031 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 100,586 miles

Front flexible brake hoses mounted badly

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear flexible brake hoses mounted badly

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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73 XS is a 1988 Porsche Carrera in Green with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 93,653 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 73 XS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 38 years old, this Porsche Carrera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 73 XS registered?

73 XS is a 1988 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is 73 XS safe to buy?

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