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F164 HTT

1988 Porsche Carrera

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

149,333 mi
Last recorded149,333 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera93,653 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF164 HTT
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2017 149,333 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle PARKING BRAKE (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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F164 HTT is a 1988 Porsche Carrera in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 F164 HTT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F164 HTT registered?

F164 HTT is a 1988 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 3 August 1988.

Is F164 HTT safe to buy?

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