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F9 OMY

1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

84,539 mi
Last recorded84,539 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport100,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF9 OMY
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Targa Sport
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 84,539 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 84,535 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 84,523 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 84,510 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 84,509 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 82,503 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 82,159 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 81,878 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 79,854 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 79,135 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 78,546 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 78,546 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 78,409 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 76,105 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 75,827 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 75,820 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 75,454 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 75,444 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2012 71,998 miles

exhaust corroding

headlamp switch top cover missing (still works)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 65,256 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 65,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 63,972 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 62,377 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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F9 OMY is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 F9 OMY, 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 F9 OMY registered?

F9 OMY is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport, first registered on 9 September 1988.

Is F9 OMY safe to buy?

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