1995 · 29 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1995 Porsche 911 MOT pass rate and common faults

644 MOT tests in 2024. 86.3% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

129Well above average
Passed first time86.3%
Failed or needed repairs13.7%
Typical mileage at test81,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 644 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working1.7%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.4%
  3. Horn: not working0.9%
  4. Washers: not working0.8%
  5. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.6%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.6%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%
  9. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.6%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics9.2%
  2. Suspension3.1%
  3. Emissions & leaks3.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.8%
  5. Seat belts & airbags1.2%
  6. Tyres1.1%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.9%
  8. Brakes0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.3%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened1.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rear fog lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1995 Porsche 911?

In 2024, 86.3% of 1995 Porsche 911 cars passed their MOT first time, across 644 tests. The average for all 29-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1995 Porsche 911?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; horn: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1995 Porsche 911 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 129, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).