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1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,006 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim not tested Both (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front 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))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Internal headlight aim reset
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside inner steering arm bush slightly deteriorated
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Reverse lights sticking on
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
nearside rear outer driveshaft boot split
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
underside of vehicle coated in underseal
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
underside of vehicle coated in underseal
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera Targa Sport?
Based on 1,882 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.
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F963 CJK is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport in Silver with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 F963 CJK, 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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F963 CJK is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport, first registered on 30 December 1988.
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