CarVerify

Free Car Check

F259 CDY

1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport

Blue Petrol 3164cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,479 mi
Last recorded126,479 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport89,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Porsche
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF259 CDY
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Targa Sport
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
View full Porsche Carrera Targa Sport reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 126,479 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 126,313 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 125,882 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 125,782 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 125,192 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 124,571 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 123,023 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 118,320 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 117,878 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 117,670 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front tyres worn close to legal limit on inner & outer edges

fuel cap seal perished

o/s/f wiper just starting to split

Fail 5 Apr 2011 117,670 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front tyres worn close to legal limit on inner & outer edges

fuel cap seal perished

o/s/f wiper just starting to split

unable to check rear wheel bearings due to brakes being siezed on

Pass 23 Mar 2010 117,367 miles

coolant system oil pipes corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2010 117,367 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

coolant system oil pipes corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2008 116,921 miles

coolant system oil pipes corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2008 116,921 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant system oil pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2007 115,773 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 112,521 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 112,521 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak

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
Full Porsche Carrera Targa Sport reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F259 CDY is a 1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 89,913 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 F259 CDY, 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 37 years old, this Porsche Carrera Targa Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F259 CDY?

You can check the full history of F259 CDY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F259 CDY registered?

F259 CDY is a 1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F259 CDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F259 CDY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F259 CDY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F259 CDY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.