Porsche 911 MOT Results

Registered in 1996
87.5% pass rate
from 920 tests in 2021
(67% better than other 1996 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1996 cars and highlighted areas where the Porsche 911 is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (55% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (47% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim (57% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.6% fail on Stop lamp (47% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (55% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Rear fog lamp (55% better than other 1996 cars)
        • 0.98% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.65% fail on Direction indicators (75% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Flashing type (75% better than other 1996 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.22% fail on Individual direction indicators (87% better than other 1996 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.43% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (70% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Electrical equipment (82% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Horn
    • 0.11% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.11% fail on Switch
    • 0.11% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 2.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (74% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (75% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Spark ignition (74% better than other 1996 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Catalyst emissions (68% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.33% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.33% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.7% fail on Brakes (84% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Brake performance (86% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (85% better than other 1996 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Rbt (sp) (88% better than other 1996 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.22% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (93% better than other 1996 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt (sp) (93% better than other 1996 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance (86% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Parking brake performance (80% better than other 1996 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt (79% better than other 1996 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.22% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.22% fail on Pedal
    • 0.22% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.22% fail on Lever
    • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.11% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.11% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.11% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.11% fail on Brake pads
  • 1.7% fail on Suspension (86% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.65% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.33% fail on Springs (75% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.22% fail on Coil spring (79% better than other 1996 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Mounting
    • 0.33% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.11% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 1.4% fail on Visibility (79% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Wipers (79% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Washers (82% better than other 1996 cars)
  • 0.76% fail on Body, chassis, structure (92% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Transmission (83% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Drive shafts (80% better than other 1996 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Joints (80% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.22% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.11% fail on Exhaust system
  • 0.65% fail on Steering (84% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Steering linkage components (87% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Track rod end (86% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.22% fail on Steering gear (81% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.11% fail on Steering play
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.54% fail on Tyres (82% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Tread depth (71% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Condition
  • 0.33% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.33% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.22% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (94% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.11% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.11% fail on Belt(s)/padding

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