2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Porsche 911 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,665 MOT tests in 2024. 90.0% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

151Well above average
Passed first time90.0%
Failed or needed repairs10.0%
Typical mileage at test48,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,665 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: too high1.5%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    21 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.7%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.5%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded0.4%
  7. Individual direction indicators: not working0.4%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.4%
  9. Stop lamp: not working0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics4.2%
  2. Tyres2.9%
  3. Brakes1.6%
  4. Body & chassis1.4%
  5. Suspension1.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  8. Steering0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.3%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.5%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.2%

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: headlamp aim: too high. 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 2010 Porsche 911?

In 2024, 90.0% of 2010 Porsche 911 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,665 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Porsche 911?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: too high; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Porsche 911 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 151, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).