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F793 WVG

1988 Porsche Carrera

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

75,102 mi
Last recorded75,102 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera93,653 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF793 WVG
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 75,102 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Oct 2024 71,940 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 71,816 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 71,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 71,220 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 70,722 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 70,487 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 70,456 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 66,588 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 66,551 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 66,008 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 65,275 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 64,750 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 64,399 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 63,935 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded but not leaking gasses

Pass 19 Dec 2012 63,449 miles

front brakes slight binding

Pass 15 Aug 2009 62,916 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 58,477 miles

advise both front brake hose ferrules rusty

advise damp inside o/s/r light lens

advise front brake discs worn

advise noise from n/s/f wheel when rotated

advise rusty around n/s/f lower arm front mounting area

advise slight play in both front wheel bearings

advise slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 27 Jul 2007 54,255 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 50,519 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 50,512 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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F793 WVG is a 1988 Porsche Carrera in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 F793 WVG, 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 F793 WVG registered?

F793 WVG is a 1988 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 13 October 1988.

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