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F9 TGA

1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport

Black Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

40,664 mi
Last recorded40,664 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport100,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF9 TGA
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Targa Sport
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 40,664 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 40,161 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 39,842 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 38,817 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 38,816 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach date stamp 2604 (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach date stamp 2604 (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2020 38,616 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 37,969 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 37,922 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2017 37,580 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 36,731 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 36,289 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 36,289 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 35,829 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 32,826 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 32,569 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 32,094 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 29,428 miles

front brake hoses

Pass 26 Sep 2009 26,130 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 24,922 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 24,260 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 22,308 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 20,463 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 TGA is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport in Black with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TGA, 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 TGA registered?

F9 TGA is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F9 TGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F9 TGA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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