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F977 OWL

1988 Porsche Carrera

Blue Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

115,246 mi
Last recorded115,246 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera93,653 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF977 OWL
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 115,246 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 114,993 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 114,905 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 114,554 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 114,192 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 114,192 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 113,411 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 113,019 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 112,561 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 112,132 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 111,699 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 111,699 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. adjusters not working (1.8)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 111,698 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. adjusters not working (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 110,912 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 110,101 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 110,101 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 109,113 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 108,113 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 6 Dec 2011 106,973 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 105,919 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 105,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 104,747 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 103,555 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 101,591 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 98,527 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 95,233 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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F977 OWL is a 1988 Porsche Carrera in Blue with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 F977 OWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F977 OWL registered?

F977 OWL is a 1988 Porsche Carrera, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F977 OWL safe to buy?

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