2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Porsche 911 MOT pass rate and common faults

884 MOT tests in 2024. 79.6% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

130Well above average
Passed first time79.6%
Failed or needed repairs20.4%
Typical mileage at test89,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 884 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.4%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.7%
  3. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.5%
  4. Position lamp: not working1.2%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.1%
  6. Washers: not working1.1%
  7. Horn: not working0.9%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect0.9%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  10. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics11.8%
  2. Brakes9.3%
  3. Suspension4.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.8%
  6. Tyres2.7%
  7. Body & chassis2.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.4%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.0%

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: rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. 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 2000 Porsche 911?

In 2024, 79.6% of 2000 Porsche 911 cars passed their MOT first time, across 884 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Porsche 911?

The most common failure reasons were rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Porsche 911 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 130, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).