MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,857 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera?
Based on 6,223 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.
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E897 MAS is a 1988 Porsche Carrera in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E897 MAS, 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 E897 MAS registered?
E897 MAS is a 1988 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 1 March 1988.
Is E897 MAS safe to buy?
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