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F595 GTM

1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

105,822 mi
Last recorded105,822 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport100,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF595 GTM
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Targa Sport
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 105,822 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 105,797 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 101,518 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 100,373 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 95,625 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 94,782 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 94,782 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 91,915 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 91,915 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 86,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 84,424 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 81,304 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 78,224 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 76,523 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 76,523 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 73,021 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 68,000 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 63,104 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 63,104 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 61,846 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 61,843 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 61,276 miles

hydrocarbons high at idle

Fail 16 Sep 2009 61,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

hydrocarbons high at idle

Pass 28 Aug 2008 60,589 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 60,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 59,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 59,266 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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F595 GTM is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 F595 GTM, 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 F595 GTM registered?

F595 GTM is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F595 GTM safe to buy?

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