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E309 YMW

1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

16,674 mi
Last recorded16,674 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport88,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE309 YMW
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Coupe Sport
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 16,674 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 16,674 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 16,400 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front upper and lower of inner wheel arch to body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 16,388 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front upper and lower of inner wheel arch to body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 16,313 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 16,307 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 16,292 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 16,264 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 16,257 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 12,186 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 12,185 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 7,416 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 3,648 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 3,648 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

off side rear drive shaft gaitor split

Pass 10 May 2012 1,307 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 771 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

near side front brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2008 676 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 594 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 545 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 455 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

near side rear tyre will soon need replacing

several chips in windscreen

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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E309 YMW is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E309 YMW, 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 E309 YMW registered?

E309 YMW is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport, first registered on 1 February 1988.

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