Porsche 968 MOT pass rate
86.7% of 1,293 Porsche 968 MOT tests pass.
The 968 passes 86.7% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all Porsche models (91.8%).
The Porsche 968 passes its MOT 86.7% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 86.7% | 1,293 | 108,545 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the Porsche 968
The most common reason the Porsche 968 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 76.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 76.6% | Not working |
| Brakes | 41.1% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Visibility | 27.9% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 18.3% | Carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits |
| Suspension | 16.2% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Body, chassis, structure | 12.7% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Tyres | 10.7% | Not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions |
| Steering | 6.1% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.5% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 1.0% | Fixing missing |
Related Porsche models
- Porsche 718 Cayman — 98.2% pass rate
- Porsche 928 — 82.3% pass rate
- Porsche 924 — 78.1% pass rate
- Porsche Carrera — 87.0% pass rate
- Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid — 96.1% pass rate
- Porsche 911 Targa — 96.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the Porsche 968?
- 86.7% of Porsche 968 MOT tests pass, based on 1,293 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the Porsche 968?
- The most common reason the Porsche 968 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 76.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the Porsche 968'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.