Porsche 968

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 4 model years from 1,408 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

87%

Total Tests

1,408

Highest Pass Rate

1994 (88%)

Years Covered

About the Porsche 968

The Porsche 968 was MOT tested 1,408 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 4 model years (1992 to 1995), with an average pass rate of 87%. That's slightly 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 1994 model has the highest pass rate at 88% from 642 tests. The 1993 model has the lowest at 85%. With just a 3 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Porsche 968 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1992) averages 118,369 miles, while the newest (1995) averages 100,061 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Porsche brand average of 92%, the 968 is 5 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Porsche models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 3000cc)

£1,958

Road Tax

£375

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£2,738

Per month£228/mo

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.

Full 1995 details

How reliable is the Porsche 968?

vs average of all models+5% (82% avg)

vs Porsche brand average-5% (92% avg)

Best to worst year spread3 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

Porsche 968 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
1995	89%	71	100,061 mi
1994	88%	642	109,056 mi
1993	85%	489	105,130 mi
1992	86%	206	118,369 mi

Questions about the Porsche 968

Is the Porsche 968 reliable?

Across its 4 model years in our data (1992 to 1995), the Porsche 968 averages an 87% MOT pass rate, from 1,408 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 5 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 1994 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 88%.

Which year Porsche 968 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1994 Porsche 968 has the highest MOT pass rate at 88%, while the 1993 model has the lowest at 85%, a 3 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.