Porsche Carrera GT Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Porsche Carrera GT reliable? We analysed 5,537 real MOT tests across 478 vehicles to find out.
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The Porsche Carrera GT is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and fog lamp not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Porsche Carrera GT.
Porsche Carrera GT Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Porsche Carrera GT. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Porsche Carrera GT MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Porsche Carrera GT to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Porsche Carrera GT Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Porsche Carrera GT fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Porsche Carrera GT Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Porsche Carrera GT owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Porsche Carrera GT MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Porsche Carrera GT year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 76 | 89.5% | 15,372 | 25,141 | 37,132 |
| 2010 | 158 | 90.5% | 32,647 | 46,774 | 60,547 |
| 2009 | 207 | 93.2% | 22,280 | 42,898 | 58,932 |
| 2008 | 123 | 91.1% | 30,266 | 50,738 | 73,768 |
| 2007 | 136 | 91.2% | 14,684 | 38,565 | 62,353 |
| 2006 | 536 | 93.3% | 5,048 | 16,630 | 40,292 |
| 2005 | 543 | 94.1% | 6,059 | 9,925 | 26,348 |
| 2004 | 523 | 92.2% | 6,226 | 12,694 | 28,334 |
| 2003 | 395 | 81.8% | 39,636 | 56,199 | 84,388 |
| 2002 | 562 | 81.9% | 44,168 | 64,901 | 85,671 |
| 2001 | 277 | 81.9% | 43,608 | 66,912 | 82,938 |
| 2000 | 284 | 81.3% | 48,967 | 75,412 | 99,008 |
| 1999 | 439 | 84.3% | 48,177 | 76,888 | 103,927 |
| 1998 | 198 | 76.3% | 61,905 | 78,060 | 98,495 |
| 1989 | 169 | 80.5% | 71,433 | 84,180 | 117,922 |
| 1988 | 249 | 81.5% | 79,419 | 102,961 | 122,512 |
| 1987 | 149 | 77.9% | 76,515 | 102,090 | 113,132 |
| 1985 | 98 | 68.4% | 98,172 | 108,787 | 124,319 |
| 1984 | 124 | 71.8% | 94,534 | 106,558 | 125,228 |
How Long Does a Porsche Carrera GT Last?
Based on 478 Porsche Carrera GT vehicles on UK roads.
Porsche Carrera GT Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Porsche Carrera GT 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 Carrera GT
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
94.1% MOT pass rate from 543 tests
68.4% MOT pass rate from 98 tests
The best year to buy a used Porsche Carrera GT is 2005, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.1% across 543 tests. The 1985 model year has the lowest pass rate at 68.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Porsche Carrera GT Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche Carrera GT THIS CAR | 85.8% | 5,537 | 55,446 mi | 42 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 |
| Volkswagen 1600 | 70.1% | 3,410 | 52,568 mi | 58 yrs |
Compared to the Porsche 911 (85.2% pass rate) and the Porsche Boxster (82.8% pass rate), the Porsche Carrera GT outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Porsche Carrera GT has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.8% across 5,537 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 Carrera GT are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (125 recorded failures), windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (55), and fog lamp not working (51). 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 Carrera GT owner drives around 1,275 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 Carrera GT models stay on UK roads for around 42 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.