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Porsche 911 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·114,669 DVSA tests·2024
Across 114,669 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 87% of Porsche 911 cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on suspension and steering.
87%
Strong for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 94% of peers
+25.8 pts
MOT pass rate by age
4 to 7 years
22,345 tests · fleet 85%
96%
8 to 12 years
21,988 tests · fleet 73%
96%
13 years and older
70,336 tests · fleet 61%
87%
Where the 911 fails
Suspension99
Brakes99
Body & structure99
Steering100
Tyres99
Lights & electrics97
Holds up better on suspension, steering, seat belts.
Share of 13 years and older Porsche 911 MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Porsche 911 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Porsche 911 holds up well for its age: 87% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 94% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Porsche 911?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Porsche 911 in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 96%; 8 to 12 years, 96%; and 13 years and older, 87%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Porsche 911 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Porsche 911 versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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