Porsche Carrera MOT Check

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

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87.1%

Avg Pass Rate

-2.9%

vs Porsche Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Porsche Carrera — MOT Reliability Overview

The Porsche Carrera has an average MOT pass rate of 87.1%, which is 2.9 percentage points below the Porsche brand average of 90.1%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Carrera is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Porsche 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 Carrera performs at MOT across different model years.

2008

Based on 66 vehicles

98.5%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Mileage at 5yr

43k mi

Mileage at 10yr

44k mi

2007

Based on 53 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Mileage at 10yr

72k mi

2006

Based on 30 vehicles

66.7%Average

Porsche average: 90.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

52.2%

2005

Based on 60 vehicles

88.3%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

4.9%

2004

Based on 56 vehicles

96.4%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Mileage at 10yr

54k mi

2003

Based on 61 vehicles

80.3%Good

Porsche average: 90.1%

Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

19.0%

2002

Based on 61 vehicles

86.9%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Dangerous Defects

2.5%

2001

Based on 48 vehicles

87.5%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

6.3%

2000

Based on 38 vehicles

84.2%Good

Porsche average: 90.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

23.1%

1999

Based on 69 vehicles

76.8%Good

Porsche average: 90.1%

Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

15.4%

1998

Based on 44 vehicles

86.4%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

10.7%

1993

Based on 45 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

1989

Based on 55 vehicles

78.2%Good

Porsche average: 90.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

27.0%

1988

Based on 97 vehicles

93.8%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

5.6%

1985

Based on 73 vehicles

86.3%Excellent

Porsche average: 90.1%

Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

17.5%

0

Based on 325 vehicles

84.0%Good

Porsche average: 90.1%

Mileage at 5yr

81k mi

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 911 Carrera

99.1% pass rate

Porsche Carrera Gt

87.5% pass rate

Porsche Panamera 4s E-hybrid S-a

86.8% 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 Carrera

Porsche Carrera — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Porsche Carrera MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Porsche Carrera?

The average MOT pass rate for the Porsche Carrera is 87.1% 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 Carrera?

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

Is the Porsche Carrera reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 87.1%, the Porsche 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 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 Carrera?

Typical mileage for the Porsche Carrera: 42,808 miles at 5 years, 43,939 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Carrera to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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