RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Porsche 944 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·5,948 DVSA tests·2024
Across 5,948 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 77% of Porsche 944 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 tyres and suspension.
77%
Strong for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 80% of peers
+16.1 pts
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
5,948 tests · fleet 61%
77%
Where the 944 fails
Suspension97
Brakes97
Body & structure98
Steering99
Tyres99
Lights & electrics95
Holds up better on tyres, suspension, road wheels.
Share of 13 years and older Porsche 944 MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Porsche 944 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Porsche 944 holds up well for its age: 77% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 80% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Porsche 944?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Porsche 944 in 2024: 13 years and older, 77%. 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 944 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Porsche 944 versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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