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E157 UWL

1987 Porsche Carrera GT

Blue Petrol 5733cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

100,386 mi
Last recorded100,386 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Porsche Carrera GT102,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE157 UWL
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera GT
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,733cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 100,386 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General surface corrosion

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 100,386 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 100,359 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 100,146 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 100,146 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 100,042 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 99,357 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 98,861 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 98,306 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 98,306 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 97,666 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 96,932 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 95,920 miles

corrosion ns out skin of rear quarter

Fail 22 Oct 2014 95,920 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion ns out skin of rear quarter

Pass 24 Oct 2013 95,182 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 93,492 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 93,492 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake hose ferruels corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2010 89,869 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 88,505 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 84,861 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 82,961 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 82,961 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 79,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 75,374 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera GT?

Based on 5,537 MOT tests across 478 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
1,275
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
478
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 55
fog lamp not working 51
Headlamp aim too high 49
position lamp(s) not working 43
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E157 UWL is a 1987 Porsche Carrera GT in Blue with a 5,733cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1987 Porsche Carrera GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 102,090 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Carrera GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E157 UWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera GT typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 39 years old, this Porsche Carrera GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E157 UWL registered?

E157 UWL is a 1987 Porsche Carrera GT, first registered on 6 November 1987.

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