MOT reliability
Porsche 912e
23 vehicles · 83 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 23 Porsche 912e vehicles and 83 completed MOT tests, the Porsche 912e has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 128,067 miles.
23
Vehicles
83
MOT tests
5,320
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Porsche 912e problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Porsche 912e MOT tests:
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Other76%
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Brakes8%
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Emissions & nuisance8%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Steering5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
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Body & structure4%
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Visibility1%
Porsche 912e pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 62% |
| 2 | 5 | 100% |
| 3 | 5 | 60% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (23)
Most common Porsche 912e MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Porsche 912e MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (3 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (3 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (3 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (3 times)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) (2 times)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (2 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
- Oil leak (2 times)
- Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
- battery loose in carrier (2 times)
Porsche 912e pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 5 | 60% | 132,760 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 69,147 |
| 2017 | 2 | 6 | 83% | 140,809 |
| 2016 | 4 | 16 | 75% | 146,361 |
| 2014 | 1 | 7 | 57% | 82,889 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 388,271 |
| 2004 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 142,023 |
| 2001 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 92,899 |
| 1999 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 593 |
| 1989 | 1 | 9 | 100% | 98,176 |
| 1976 | 8 | 22 | 73% | 117,371 |
Porsche 912e reliability FAQ
Across 23 Porsche 912e vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Porsche 912e MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2); Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2); Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c).
The typical Porsche 912e in our data has covered around
128,067 miles.
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