Porsche 911 Carrera S
From 404 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps, front or rear fog lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements and lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer. The top issue, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps, caused 8 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 rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 8 |
| front or rear fog lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 3 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 3 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 2 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured and affecting the driver's view of the road or of an obligatory external mirror | 2 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 2 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2 |
| windscreen or window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 98.4% | windscreen or window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all 911 Carrera Ss tested had between 10,851 and 25,595 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 14,948 median miles, the 911 Carrera S has 0.043 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 S MOT pass rate?
The Porsche 911 Carrera S has a 93.6% MOT pass rate based on 404 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Porsche 911 Carrera S?
The most common MOT failure on the Porsche 911 Carrera S is a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include front or rear fog lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Porsche 911 Carrera S at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Porsche 911 Carrera S is 14,948 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 10,851 and 25,595 miles.
Buying a used 911 Carrera S?
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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