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C2 RNF

1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

120,955 mi
Last recorded120,955 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport88,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 RNF
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Coupe Sport
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 120,955 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 118,291 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 117,041 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 117,041 miles

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam Both. (4.1.3 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 115,159 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 115,155 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 115,143 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 114,181 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 114,181 miles

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 114,165 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 114,048 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 111,564 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 110,506 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 108,854 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 106,348 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 105,564 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 103,768 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 102,409 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 98,368 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 95,341 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 93,538 miles

corroded oil pipes o/s/r wheelarch

corrosion bottom of n/s b post

corrosion on front brake discs

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r cv boot split

o/s/f shock absorbers weak and weeping

slight judder n/s/f brake

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 20 May 2008 91,225 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Rear number plate deteriorated

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 19 May 2008 91,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Rear number plate deteriorated

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 9 May 2007 88,676 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f shock absorber weak

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 5 May 2006 87,120 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 87,120 miles

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

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

rear oil pipe ferrules corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2005 83,806 miles

both rear torsion bar top hats corroding

emissions close to limit

play in nsf wheelbearing

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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C2 RNF is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 88,172 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 C2 RNF, 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 38 years old, this Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C2 RNF registered?

C2 RNF is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport, first registered on 1 October 1988.

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