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Porsche Carrera 4 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Porsche Carrera 4. Check any Carrera 4 by registration number below.

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85.5%

Avg Pass Rate

-4.6%

vs Porsche Avg

2

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Porsche Carrera 4 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Porsche Carrera 4 has an average MOT pass rate of 85.5%, which is 4.6 percentage points below the Porsche brand average of 90.1%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Carrera 4 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Porsche Carrera 4, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Porsche Carrera 4 performs at MOT across different model years.

1999

Based on 52 vehicles

88.5%Excellent
Porsche average: 90.1%
Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

11.8%

0

Based on 51 vehicles

82.4%Good
Porsche average: 90.1%
Mileage at 5yr

98k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

7.7%

Offside

3.8%

Nearside

3.8%

Other Porsche Models

Compare MOT reliability across Porsche models.

Porsche Cayman

95.7% pass rate

Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport

88.4% pass rate

Porsche 911 Carrera 4 S

100.0% pass rate

Porsche 911 Carrera

99.1% pass rate

Porsche Carrera Gt

87.5% pass rate

Porsche Panamera 4s E-hybrid S-a

86.8% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Porsche Carrera 4

Porsche Carrera 4 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Porsche Carrera 4 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Porsche Carrera 4?
The average MOT pass rate for the Porsche Carrera 4 is 85.5% compared to the Porsche average of 90.1%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Porsche Carrera 4?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Porsche Carrera 4 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 85.5%, the Porsche Carrera 4 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Porsche Carrera 4?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Porsche Carrera 4?
Typical mileage for the Porsche Carrera 4: 98,166 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Carrera 4 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Porsche Carrera 4's MOT History

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