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E883 MLB

1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,799 mi
Last recorded116,799 miles
Recorded on28 May 2011
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport100,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE883 MLB
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Targa Sport
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2011 116,799 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 115,186 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 114,201 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 113,738 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 113,272 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 113,272 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 112,643 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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E883 MLB is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 100,576 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 E883 MLB, 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 38 years old, this Porsche Carrera Targa Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E883 MLB registered?

E883 MLB is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E883 MLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E883 MLB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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