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G846 YTA

1989 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,408 mi
Last recorded108,408 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport91,119 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG846 YTA
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Coupe Sport
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 108,408 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 108,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 108,408 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2024 108,403 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 108,403 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 May 2022 108,403 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 108,389 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 108,389 miles

Offside 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 108,386 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 108,525 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 107,466 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 100,271 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 10 Feb 2012 100,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside 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)

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Jan 2011 90,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 85,515 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 80,325 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 74,809 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corosion on brake hose feruules

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 8 Aug 2006 74,468 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport?

Based on 2,800 MOT tests across 197 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
720
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
197
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 71
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 62
fog lamp not working 51
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 51
Headlamp aim too low 34
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G846 YTA is a 1989 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1989 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 91,119 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 Coupe Sport fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G846 YTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G846 YTA is a 1989 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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