MOT reliability
Porsche 997 turbo
7 vehicles · 26 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Porsche 997 turbo vehicles and 26 completed MOT tests, the Porsche 997 turbo has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 41,356 miles.
7
Vehicles
26
MOT tests
1,545
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Porsche 997 turbo problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Porsche 997 turbo MOT tests:
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Visibility62%
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Steering12%
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Lamps & electrical12%
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Seatbelts & equipment12%
Porsche 997 turbo pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 5 | 80% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7)
Most common Porsche 997 turbo MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Porsche 997 turbo MOT tests:
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c)) (1 times)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
Porsche 997 turbo pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 12 | 83% | 19,078 |
| 2008 | 3 | 11 | 100% | 54,341 |
| 2007 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 35,207 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 36,980 |
Porsche 997 turbo reliability FAQ
Across 7 Porsche 997 turbo vehicles in our MOT data,
92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Porsche 997 turbo MOT issues are:
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i)); Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i)); Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)).
The typical Porsche 997 turbo in our data has covered around
41,356 miles.
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