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Porsche 911 MOT Results

Registered in 1997
84.5% pass rate
from 775 tests in 2021
(60% better than other 1997 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Porsche 911 is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (44% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp (55% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.7% fail on Stop lamp (50% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.77% fail on Direction indicators (68% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Flashing type (68% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.26% fail on Individual direction indicators (83% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.52% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.52% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.52% fail on Horn
    • 0.26% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.26% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.26% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 3.0% fail on Suspension (77% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.90% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.52% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.39% fail on Springs (76% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Coil springs (73% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.39% fail on Suspension arms (89% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint (82% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.39% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (92% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 2.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (64% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (72% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Spark ignition (70% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Catalyst emissions (69% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.77% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.77% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.9% fail on Brakes (83% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Brake performance (80% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (76% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Rbt (sp) (79% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.39% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (87% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Rbt (sp) (86% better than other 1997 cars)
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake performance (73% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Service brake performance (90% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Rbt (89% better than other 1997 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.26% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.26% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.13% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.13% fail on Lever
    • 0.13% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.13% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.13% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.13% fail on Brake pads
  • 1.9% fail on Visibility (72% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Washers (63% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Wipers (76% better than other 1997 cars)
  • 1.3% fail on Tyres (63% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.52% fail on Condition (70% better than other 1997 cars)
  • 0.77% fail on Body, chassis, structure (92% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.26% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.13% fail on System
    • 0.13% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.13% fail on Doors
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
    • 0.13% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.13% fail on Other boot lid component
  • 0.65% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.65% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.65% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (83% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Seat belts (86% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Prescribed areas (89% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Requirements
    • 0.13% fail on Airbags
      • 0.13% fail on Drivers airbag
    • 0.13% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.26% fail on Steering (93% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.13% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.13% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.13% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment

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