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RIB 4697

1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport

Red Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,443 mi
Last recorded118,443 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport88,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIB 4697
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Coupe Sport
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 118,443 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 118,408 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 118,399 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 118,399 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides, (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside side repeater insecure,

Pass 19 Jul 2022 118,231 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 118,212 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 117,285 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 116,993 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 116,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing my 2803 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing my 2803 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 114,562 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 113,626 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 113,573 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 113,330 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 113,198 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 112,959 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 112,225 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 111,047 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 108,765 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 107,103 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 106,366 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 105,203 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 103,144 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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RIB 4697 is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport in Red with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RIB 4697, 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

How do I check the history of RIB 4697?

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What year was RIB 4697 registered?

RIB 4697 is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is RIB 4697 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIB 4697 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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