Porsche 968 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Porsche 968 reliable? We analysed 16,956 real MOT tests across 1,152 vehicles to find out.
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The Porsche 968 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and brake pipe excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Porsche 968.
Porsche 968 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Porsche 968. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Porsche 968 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Porsche 968 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Porsche 968 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Porsche 968 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Porsche 968 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Porsche 968 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Porsche 968 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Porsche 968 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 878 | 78.5% | 79,959 | 98,982 | 120,306 |
| 1994 | 6,986 | 79.5% | 76,355 | 97,970 | 123,421 |
| 1993 | 5,877 | 78.8% | 78,249 | 103,593 | 129,348 |
| 1992 | 2,910 | 78.5% | 81,998 | 106,742 | 131,310 |
How Long Does a Porsche 968 Last?
Based on 1,152 Porsche 968 vehicles on UK roads.
Porsche 968 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Porsche 968 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Porsche 968
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
79.5% MOT pass rate from 6,986 tests
78.5% MOT pass rate from 2,910 tests
The best year to buy a used Porsche 968 is 1994, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 79.5% across 6,986 tests. The 1992 model year has the lowest pass rate at 78.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Porsche 968 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche 968 THIS CAR | 79.0% | 16,956 | 101,268 mi | 34 yrs |
| Porsche 911 | 85.2% | 977,057 | 55,056 mi | 47 yrs |
| Porsche Boxster | 82.8% | 726,695 | 55,739 mi | 29 yrs |
| Porsche Cayenne | 84.5% | 388,697 | 65,616 mi | 23 yrs |
| Ford Roller Team | 87.1% | 9,212 | 22,075 mi | 16 yrs |
Compared to the Porsche 911 (85.2% pass rate) and the Porsche Boxster (82.8% pass rate), the Porsche 968 trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Porsche 968 has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.0% across 16,956 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Porsche 968 are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (548 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (382), and brake pipe excessively corroded (274). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Porsche 968 owner drives around 1,114 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Porsche 968 models stay on UK roads for around 34 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.