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JAZ 8959

1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport

Purple Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

156,870 mi
Last recorded156,870 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport88,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 8959
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Coupe Sport
Year1988
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 156,870 miles

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover, dripping onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 156,870 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover, dripping onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 155,661 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 154,745 miles

full beam switch temperamental

Pass 23 Apr 2020 154,373 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 153,183 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 152,817 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 151,533 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 149,662 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 148,386 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 146,682 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 145,472 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 145,463 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 138,863 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 130,406 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 128,252 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 128,249 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 125,812 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 125,811 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 121,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 121,647 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 116,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 111,395 miles

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)

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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JAZ 8959 is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport in Purple with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 88,172 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 JAZ 8959, 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 38 years old, this Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JAZ 8959 registered?

JAZ 8959 is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport, first registered on 22 June 1988.

Is JAZ 8959 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAZ 8959 shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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