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D5 SCN

1988 Porsche 911 Targa

White Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

24,245 mi
Last recorded24,245 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche 911 Targa21,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 SCN
MakePorsche
Model911 Targa
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 24,245 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 24,004 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 23,776 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 23,769 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 23,637 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 23,103 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 22,389 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 22,085 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 20,995 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 20,090 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 18,988 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 17,599 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911 Targa?

Based on 849 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
828
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too high 28
brake binding 22
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 17
position lamp(s) not working 17
fog lamp not working 16
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D5 SCN is a 1988 Porsche 911 Targa in White with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1988 Porsche 911 Targa models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 21,540 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 Targa fails its MOT is headlamp aim too high, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D5 SCN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 Targa typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Porsche 911 Targa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D5 SCN registered?

D5 SCN is a 1988 Porsche 911 Targa, first registered on 6 October 1988.

Is D5 SCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 SCN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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