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E482 JSC

1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,990 mi
Last recorded61,990 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport88,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE482 JSC
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Coupe Sport
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2024 61,990 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 61,961 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 61,952 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front wiper washer partially blocked

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 61,952 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front wiper washer partially blocked

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 61,867 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Various components corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2019 61,863 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Various components corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2017 61,790 miles

Both front wipers slight smear

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 61,753 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 61,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 61,708 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 61,518 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 61,390 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

front suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2011 60,957 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 60,313 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 60,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Jul 2009 59,949 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

offside front tyre wearing near limit(inside edge)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 59,949 miles

offside front tyre wearing near limit(inside edge)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 59,701 miles

Both front tyres wearing low.

Pass 31 May 2007 59,277 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 58,914 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 58,913 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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E482 JSC is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E482 JSC, 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 E482 JSC registered?

E482 JSC is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport, first registered on 18 January 1988.

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