Porsche Carrera Gt
From 447 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements and brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. The top issue, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, caused 11 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 11 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 6 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 4 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 4 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 4 |
| brake pipe is at imminent risk of failure or fracture | 4 |
| headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective | 4 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 4 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 4 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 30.6% of Carrera Gt failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 8.2% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £93.
Typical mileage
Half of all Carrera Gts tested had between 45,486 and 112,789 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 76,025 median miles, the Carrera Gt has 0.02 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 Carrera Gt MOT pass rate?
The Porsche Carrera Gt has a 85% MOT pass rate based on 447 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Porsche Carrera Gt?
The most common MOT failure on the Porsche Carrera Gt is a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, which caused 11 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 Carrera Gt at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Porsche Carrera Gt is 76,025 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 45,486 and 112,789 miles.
Buying a used Carrera Gt?
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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