PORSCHE 911 CARRERA MOT pass rate
95.9% of 5,868 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA MOT tests pass.
The 911 CARRERA has a pass rate of 95.9%, a little higher than the average across all PORSCHE models (91.8%).
The PORSCHE 911 CARRERA passes its MOT 95.9% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 97.9% at 0–3 years to 94.0% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 97.9% | 996 | 13,675 miles |
| 3–6 years | 96.8% | 3,355 | 18,219 miles |
| 6–10 years | 86.1% | 36 | 24,152 miles |
| 10–15 years | 89.8% | 403 | 53,813 miles |
| 15+ years | 94.0% | 1,078 | 80,159 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the PORSCHE 911 CARRERA
The most common reason the PORSCHE 911 CARRERA fails its MOT is tyres — present in 48.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 48.9% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 29.8% | Too high |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 14.9% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Brakes | 9.2% | Excessively corroded |
| Identification of the vehicle | 5.7% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Visibility | 5.3% | Of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction |
| Suspension | 2.8% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.5% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.4% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Steering | 0.4% | Ball joint has excessive play |
Related PORSCHE models
- PORSCHE 911 — 92.2% pass rate
- PORSCHE MACAN — 94.7% pass rate
- PORSCHE CAYENNE — 91.0% pass rate
- PORSCHE BOXSTER — 87.8% pass rate
- PORSCHE CAYMAN — 93.0% pass rate
- PORSCHE PANAMERA — 92.8% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the PORSCHE 911 CARRERA?
- 95.9% of PORSCHE 911 CARRERA MOT tests pass, based on 5,868 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the PORSCHE 911 CARRERA?
- The most common reason the PORSCHE 911 CARRERA fails its MOT is tyres — present in 48.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
- Does this show the PORSCHE 911 CARRERA's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the PORSCHE service history guide for how to check and keep one.