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E537 XMR

1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport

Silver Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

92,232 mi
Last recorded92,232 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport88,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE537 XMR
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Coupe Sport
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 92,232 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 91,750 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 91,671 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 91,606 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 91,587 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 90,106 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 89,401 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 88,668 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 88,603 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 87,197 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 85,161 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 85,111 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 84,410 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 83,627 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside headlamp glass cracked

poor pattern on nearside dipped beam ( border line for pass)

poor pattern on offside dipped beam (border line for pass)

stains on oil tank

Pass 3 Feb 2012 83,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear n/s outer cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Feb 2012 83,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear n/s outer cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2011 78,823 miles

Brake fluid - low level.

NSF tyre - worn inner shoulder.

Fail 4 Jan 2011 78,822 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Brake fluid - low level.

NSF tyre worn inner shoulder.

Petrol flap - unable to open.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 75,816 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 75,816 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 70,892 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 68,095 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 68,095 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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E537 XMR is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport in Silver with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 E537 XMR, 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 E537 XMR registered?

E537 XMR is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport, first registered on 6 January 1988.

Is E537 XMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E537 XMR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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