Porsche 718 Spyder
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 682 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
98%
Total Tests
682
Highest Pass Rate
2019 (99%)
Years Covered
3
About the Porsche 718 Spyder
The Porsche 718 Spyder was MOT tested 682 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2019 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 98%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 model has the highest pass rate at 99% from 238 tests. The 2021 model has the lowest at 98%. With just a 1 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
The Porsche 718 Spyder has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2019) averages 9,303 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 9,096 miles.
Compared to the Porsche brand average of 92%, the 718 Spyder performs 6 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Porsche range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Porsche 718 Spyder by Year
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Questions about the Porsche 718 Spyder
Is the Porsche 718 Spyder reliable?
Across its 3 model years in our data (2019 to 2021), the Porsche 718 Spyder averages a 98% MOT pass rate, from 682 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 16 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2019 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 99%.
Which year Porsche 718 Spyder has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 Porsche 718 Spyder has the highest MOT pass rate at 99%, while the 2021 model has the lowest at 98%, a 1 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Porsche 718 Spyders more reliable?
The Porsche 718 Spyder has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
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