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DS 8827

1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,480 mi
Last recorded112,480 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport100,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS 8827
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Targa Sport
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 112,480 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

indicator switch

Pass 19 Aug 2020 112,442 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 112,321 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 112,202 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 112,200 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 111,862 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 111,772 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 111,770 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint gasket blown out (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 111,504 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Lower Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 111,504 miles

Nearside Lower Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 111,237 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 111,047 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 111,021 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 110,910 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 110,110 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 110,110 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 109,734 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 108,959 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 107,220 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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DS 8827 is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DS 8827, 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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What year was DS 8827 registered?

DS 8827 is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport, first registered on 28 September 1988.

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