MOT reliability
Porsche Convertible
15 vehicles · 145 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 15 Porsche Convertible vehicles and 145 completed MOT tests, the Porsche Convertible has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 74,145 miles.
15
Vehicles
145
MOT tests
937
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Porsche Convertible problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Porsche Convertible MOT tests:
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Other104%
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Brakes12%
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Steering7%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
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Lamps & electrical1%
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Body & structure0%
Porsche Convertible pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 4 | 100% |
| 10 | 4 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 5 | 100% |
| 13 | 6 | 67% |
| 14 | 6 | 83% |
| 15 | 5 | 100% |
| 16 | 7 | 86% |
| 17 | 6 | 67% |
| 18 | 6 | 50% |
| 19 | 7 | 57% |
| 20 | 6 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (14), Other (1)
Most common Porsche Convertible MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Porsche Convertible MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b) (6 times)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b) (6 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Oil leak (4 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (4 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) (4 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) (4 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4) (4 times)
- Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) (4 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (3 times)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (3 times)
Porsche Convertible pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 29,345 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 34,497 |
| 2001 | 2 | 26 | 88% | 39,928 |
| 2000 | 1 | 20 | 85% | 115,469 |
| 1997 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 128,966 |
| 1996 | 1 | 17 | 71% | 95,051 |
| 1992 | 1 | 18 | 56% | 226,690 |
| 1990 | 1 | 16 | 56% | 46,666 |
| 1985 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 80,883 |
| 1983 | 2 | 16 | 94% | 82,217 |
| 1972 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 18,587 |
| 1960 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 25,827 |
Porsche Convertible reliability FAQ
Across 15 Porsche Convertible vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Porsche Convertible MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b); Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b); Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d).
The typical Porsche Convertible in our data has covered around
74,145 miles.
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