2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Porsche 911 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,567 MOT tests in 2024. 93.4% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

134Well above average
Passed first time93.4%
Failed or needed repairs6.6%
Typical mileage at test33,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,567 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 cords1.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    31 marked dangerous
  3. Washers: not working0.4%
  4. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.4%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.4%
    9 marked dangerous
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.3%
  9. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.3%
  10. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres2.7%
  2. Lights & electrics1.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.3%
  4. Number plates & VIN0.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.5%
  6. Suspension0.5%
  7. Brakes0.5%
  8. Body & chassis0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.6%

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 2014 Porsche 911?

In 2024, 93.4% of 2014 Porsche 911 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,567 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 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; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; washers: not working. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2014 Porsche 911 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 134, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).