Porsche 911 Carrera 2S S-A
From 205 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre cords visible or damaged, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a headlamp or light source missing and inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 5 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 5 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 1 |
| a lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected | 1 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 1 |
| rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 42.9% of failures are serious: 42.9% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £46.
Typical mileage
Half of all 911 Carrera 2S S-As tested had between 41,414 and 72,864 miles on the clock.
At 57,519 median miles, the 911 Carrera 2S S-A has 0.019 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Porsche models
| Porsche 911 | 90.7% |
| Porsche Macan | 93.6% |
| Porsche Cayenne | 89.5% |
| Porsche Boxster | 86.8% |
| Porsche Cayman | 92.1% |
Common questions
What is the Porsche 911 Carrera 2S S-A MOT pass rate?
The Porsche 911 Carrera 2S S-A has a 89.3% MOT pass rate based on 205 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Porsche 911 Carrera 2S S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Porsche 911 Carrera 2S S-A is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 5 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Porsche 911 Carrera 2S S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Porsche 911 Carrera 2S S-A is 57,519 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 41,414 and 72,864 miles.
Buying a used 911 Carrera 2S S-A?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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