Porsche 911 Carrera MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Porsche 911 Carrera. Check any 911 Carrera by registration number below.

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96.6%

Avg Pass Rate

+6.6%

vs Porsche Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Porsche 911 Carrera — MOT Reliability Overview

The Porsche 911 Carrera has an average MOT pass rate of 96.6%, which is 6.6 percentage points above the Porsche brand average of 90.1%. This is a strong result, indicating that the 911 Carrera is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Typical mileage for the 911 Carrera is around 35,463 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used 911 Carrera, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Porsche 911 Carrera, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Porsche 911 Carrera performs at MOT across different model years.

2013

Based on 113 vehicles

99.1%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Mileage at 3yr

36k mi

Mileage at 5yr

35k mi

Mileage at 10yr

78k mi

2012

Based on 123 vehicles

97.6%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Mileage at 5yr

47k mi

2011

Based on 74 vehicles

98.6%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

2010

Based on 69 vehicles

98.6%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Mileage at 5yr

37k mi

2009

Based on 139 vehicles

95.0%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Mileage at 5yr

57k mi

Mileage at 10yr

48k mi

2008

Based on 177 vehicles

98.3%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Mileage at 5yr

49k mi

Mileage at 10yr

87k mi

2007

Based on 193 vehicles

96.4%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Mileage at 3yr

29k mi

Mileage at 5yr

44k mi

Mileage at 10yr

63k mi

2006

Based on 195 vehicles

96.9%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Mileage at 5yr

47k mi

Mileage at 10yr

82k mi

2005

Based on 241 vehicles

96.3%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Mileage at 5yr

57k mi

Mileage at 10yr

91k mi

2004

Based on 127 vehicles

96.1%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Mileage at 10yr

87k mi

2003

Based on 76 vehicles

98.7%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

2002

Based on 169 vehicles

95.9%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Mileage at 10yr

82k mi

2001

Based on 210 vehicles

96.2%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Mileage at 10yr

82k mi

2000

Based on 152 vehicles

98.0%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

1999

Based on 186 vehicles

96.8%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

1998

Based on 175 vehicles

95.4%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

1997

Based on 69 vehicles

97.1%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

1996

Based on 56 vehicles

96.4%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

1995

Based on 55 vehicles

96.4%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

1994

Based on 65 vehicles

96.9%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

0

Based on 54 vehicles

88.9%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Mileage at 5yr

73k mi

Typical Mileage — Porsche 911 Carrera

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2013 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used 911 Carrera.

At 3 Years

35,862

miles

At 5 Years

35,463

miles

At 10 Years

77,655

miles

Other Porsche Models

Compare MOT reliability across Porsche models.

Porsche Cayman

95.7% pass rate

Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport

88.4% pass rate

Porsche 911 Carrera 4 S

100.0% pass rate

Porsche Carrera Gt

87.5% pass rate

Porsche Panamera 4s E-hybrid S-a

86.8% pass rate

Porsche 911 Carrera 4s Auto

96.1% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Porsche 911 Carrera

Porsche 911 Carrera — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Porsche 911 Carrera MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Porsche 911 Carrera?

The average MOT pass rate for the Porsche 911 Carrera is 96.6% compared to the Porsche average of 90.1%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Porsche 911 Carrera?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Porsche 911 Carrera reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 96.6%, the Porsche 911 Carrera is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Porsche 911 Carrera?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Porsche 911 Carrera?

Typical mileage for the Porsche 911 Carrera: 35,862 miles at 3 years, 35,463 miles at 5 years, 77,655 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 911 Carrera to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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