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E547 CGO

1988 Porsche Carrera

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

117,394 mi
Last recorded117,394 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera93,653 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE547 CGO
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 117,394 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 116,612 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 116,333 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 116,333 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 116,322 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill corroded within 30 cm of seat belt anchorage - most of sill significantly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill holed within 30cm of seat belt anchorage (rear of inner sill) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 114,708 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 114,010 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion on sill

Fail 10 May 2017 114,010 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Rear corrosion on sill

Pass 17 May 2016 113,022 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 113,022 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 112,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 112,676 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 111,796 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 111,786 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 110,169 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 110,167 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 104,460 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 102,295 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 94,949 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 94,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 87,470 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 79,982 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 72,299 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,448
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 154
fog lamp not working 76
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
brake binding 59
position lamp(s) not working 57
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E547 CGO is a 1988 Porsche Carrera in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1988 Porsche Carrera models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 93,653 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E547 CGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 38 years old, this Porsche Carrera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E547 CGO registered?

E547 CGO is a 1988 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E547 CGO safe to buy?

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