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F655 DRJ

1988 Porsche Carrera

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

68,577 mi
Last recorded68,577 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera93,653 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF655 DRJ
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 68,577 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 68,287 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 68,212 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 67,911 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 67,853 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 65,272 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 62,095 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 61,547 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 61,438 miles

Oil leak ()

o/s/r and n/s/r cv gaiters damaged/split

Pass 9 Jun 2015 60,939 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 60,939 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 60,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 56,341 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 May 2012 55,110 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 50,100 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 45,768 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 41,255 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2009 41,255 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 35,800 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)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 31,733 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 26,753 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 26,753 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 95,195 miles

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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F655 DRJ is a 1988 Porsche Carrera in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F655 DRJ, 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 F655 DRJ registered?

F655 DRJ is a 1988 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F655 DRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F655 DRJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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