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MOT reliability

Porsche Carrera 3.0

2 vehicles · 20 completed MOT tests analysed
65%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Porsche Carrera 3.0 vehicles and 20 completed MOT tests, the Porsche Carrera 3.0 has an overall 65% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 92,897 miles.

2
Vehicles
20
MOT tests
488
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share

Porsche Carrera 3.0 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Porsche Carrera 3.0 MOT tests:

  • Other54%
  • Emissions & nuisance18%
  • Brakes14%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
  • Steering11%
  • Lamps & electrical7%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Porsche Carrera 3.0 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Porsche Carrera 3.0 MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (3 times)
  2. Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) (2 times)
  3. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) (2 times)
  4. Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a) (1 times)
  5. Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (1 times)
  6. Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a) (1 times)
  7. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
  10. Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
  11. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
  12. Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  14. slight play in top steering bearing (1 times)
  15. Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (1 times)

Porsche Carrera 3.0 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1976 2 20 65% 92,897

Porsche Carrera 3.0 reliability FAQ

Across 2 Porsche Carrera 3.0 vehicles in our MOT data, 65% pass the MOT (a 35% failure rate), with about 1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Porsche Carrera 3.0 MOT issues are: Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8); Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b); Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)).

The typical Porsche Carrera 3.0 in our data has covered around 92,897 miles.

Compare the Porsche Carrera 3.0

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