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F475 TLY

1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,067 mi
Last recorded92,067 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport89,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF475 TLY
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Targa Sport
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 92,067 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 90,921 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 90,384 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 89,519 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 88,603 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 87,387 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 87,386 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 84,921 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 84,788 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 82,647 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 81,649 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 79,273 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 76,316 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 75,028 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 75,028 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 72,745 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 72,745 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 70,664 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 70,664 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Dec 2005 68,506 miles

rear brake flexi hose ferrels corroding †both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

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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F475 TLY is a 1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F475 TLY, 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.

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What year was F475 TLY registered?

F475 TLY is a 1989 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport, first registered on 21 March 1989.

Is F475 TLY safe to buy?

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