Porsche 968: MOT pass rate and reliability data

The Porsche 968 passes its MOT first time more often than the average UK car, by 8.2 percentage points. These figures come from the DVSA's full year of anonymised MOT results, covering 517 individual Porsche 968 tests. Nothing here is an estimate or a survey.

The numbers

What this means if you are buying one

A 84.9% first-time pass rate means roughly 15 in every 100 Porsche 968s presented for MOT fail on the first attempt. That is better than average, so a well-kept example is a reasonably safe used buy. The average Porsche 968 tested had covered 108,532 miles and was built around 1993.

What this means at salvage auction

Pass rate is a proxy for what a car costs to keep on the road. The Porsche 968 sits 8.2 points above the national average, ranked 1,248 of 2,005 models. On one bought as repairable salvage, the mechanical side is less likely to spring surprises, so your repair estimate should hold up reasonably well.

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Looking at a specific Porsche 968 rather than the model in general? The free check covers its MOT and mileage history, and the full HPI report confirms the insurance write-off category, outstanding finance and whether it is recorded stolen, from licensed data for 5 credits. Already own one that has been damaged? Work out whether fixing it beats selling it with the repair or scrap calculator, and see recorded closing bids for damaged Porsche 968s at UK salvage auction.

Most common MOT failures on a Porsche 968

1. The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, 3.3% of tests (1.4x the national rate for this defect)
2. An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, 2.3% of tests (5.28x the national rate for this defect)
3. Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, 1.9% of tests (1.49x the national rate for this defect)
4. The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, 1.7% of tests (1.84x the national rate for this defect)
5. Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, 1.7% of tests
6. Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits, 1.7% of tests (6.4x the national rate for this defect)
7. Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, 1.5% of tests
8. Warning device shows system malfunction, 1.4% of tests (3.27x the national rate for this defect)
9. Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, 1% of tests
10. Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, 0.8% of tests

From 517 DVSA-tracked Porsche 968 tests, 2024. DVSA testers marked 2.13% of these flagged Porsche 968 defects as "dangerous", meaning the tester judged the car unsafe to drive away, against 5.11% nationally.

Most common MOT advisories on a Porsche 968

An advisory doesn't fail the car - the tester flags it as worth watching, but it still passes. A different list from the failures above: what testers are noting on a Porsche 968 before it actually fails on it.

1. A wheel bearing with excessive play, 8.5% of tests (13.11x the national rate for this advisory)
2. Power steering fluid leaking or system malfunctioning, 3.1% of tests (12.81x the national rate for this advisory)
3. A shock absorber bush excessively worn, 3.5% of tests (7.3x the national rate for this advisory)
4. A brake hose ferrule excessively corroded, 7.4% of tests (5.77x the national rate for this advisory)
5. Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users, 16.6% of tests (2.99x the national rate for this advisory)
6. Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, 8.9% of tests (1.44x the national rate for this advisory)
7. Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured, 9.3% of tests
8. A tyre seriously damaged, 7.5% of tests
9. Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, 6.8% of tests, also fails
10. A suspension component excessively damaged or corroded, 4.4% of tests

From 517 DVSA-tracked Porsche 968 tests, 2024.

Other Porsche models

• Porsche 911 - 89%
• Porsche Boxster - 84.2%
• Porsche Macan - 92.1%
• Porsche Cayenne - 86.4%
• Porsche Cayman - 89.9%
• Porsche Panamera - 87.8%
• Porsche Taycan 4s 93kwh - 90.8%
• Porsche 944 - 77.4%

Models with a similar pass rate

• MINI Roadster - 84.9%
• BMW 530d Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto - 84.9%
• Ford Transit Custom 300 Trail Eblue - 84.9%
• Ford Ecosport - 84.8%
• Audi Q5 - 84.8%
• Land Rover Discovery Sport - 84.8%

If this car is a salvage or write-off

• What does Cat N mean? Category N explained
• What does Cat S mean? Category S explained
• Cat S vs Cat N: the real differences
• Do you need an HPI check on a car you know is a write-off?

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