2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Porsche 911 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,272 MOT tests in 2024. 92.8% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

139Well above average
Passed first time92.8%
Failed or needed repairs7.2%
Typical mileage at test42,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,272 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.6%
    12 marked dangerous
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    14 marked dangerous
  5. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.4%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.2%
    5 marked dangerous
  8. Washers: not working0.2%
  9. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.2%
  10. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres2.8%
  2. Lights & electrics1.5%
  3. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  4. Suspension0.8%
  5. Body & chassis0.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.6%
  7. Brakes0.5%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.2%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.1%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2013 Porsche 911?

In 2024, 92.8% of 2013 Porsche 911 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,272 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Porsche 911?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2013 Porsche 911 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 139, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).