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E704 GTF

1987 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,463 mi
Last recorded71,463 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1987 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport105,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE704 GTF
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Targa Sport
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 71,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 71,434 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 71,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 74,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2017 71,282 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 71,214 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 71,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 71,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 69,908 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 69,760 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 69,760 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 69,199 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera Targa Sport?

Based on 1,882 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
672
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 67
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 63
fog lamp not working 57
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 41
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34
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E704 GTF is a 1987 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1987 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 105,887 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Carrera Targa Sport fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E704 GTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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E704 GTF is a 1987 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport, first registered on 22 October 1987.

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