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WIA 4590

1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport

White Petrol 3164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

127,193 mi
Last recorded127,193 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport100,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIA 4590
MakePorsche
ModelCarrera Targa Sport
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,164cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 127,193 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 126,728 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 126,176 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 124,846 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Offside & nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 123,551 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 123,061 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 121,888 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 121,215 miles

offside front wheel slightly stiff to rotate

Pass 29 Apr 2017 120,551 miles

offside front wheel slightly stiff to rotate

Pass 7 Apr 2016 119,688 miles

offside front wheel slightly stiff to rotate

Pass 18 Apr 2015 118,872 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 117,883 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 117,439 miles

n/s indicators need attention soon

Fail 3 May 2013 117,439 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s indicators need attention soon

Pass 6 Mar 2012 117,110 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 116,404 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise both headlight lenses cracked but not affecting image

advise both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 28 Feb 2011 116,404 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise both headlight lenses cracked but not affecting image

advise both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Jun 2008 115,897 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 115,823 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 115,677 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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WIA 4590 is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport in White with a 3,164cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WIA 4590, 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 WIA 4590 registered?

WIA 4590 is a 1988 Porsche Carrera Targa Sport, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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