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Porsche 968 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·1,287 DVSA tests·2024
Across 1,287 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 85% of Porsche 968 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 tyres.
85%
Strong for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 92% of peers
+24 pts
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
1,287 tests · fleet 61%
85%
Where the 968 fails
Suspension99
Brakes98
Body & structure99
Steering100
Tyres99
Lights & electrics97
Holds up better on suspension, tyres, body & structure.
Share of 13 years and older Porsche 968 MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Porsche 968 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Porsche 968 holds up well for its age: 85% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 92% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Porsche 968?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Porsche 968 in 2024: 13 years and older, 85%. 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 968 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Porsche 968 versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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