Porsche Carrera

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 9 model years from 367 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

87%

Total Tests

367

Model Years

1993 to 2006

Years Covered

About the Porsche Carrera

The Porsche Carrera was MOT tested 367 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 9 model years (1993 to 2006), 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.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1993) averages 6,009 miles, while the newest (2006) averages 113,617 miles.

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

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 3596cc)

£1,958

Road Tax

£790

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£500

Total per year£3,303

Per month£275/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 2006 details

How reliable is the Porsche Carrera?

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

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

Porsche Carrera by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2006	77%	35	113,617 mi
2005	93%	43	78,623 mi
2003	88%	50	94,725 mi
2002	88%	40	95,766 mi
2001	91%	34	83,373 mi
2000	78%	32	94,162 mi
1999	82%	60	96,128 mi
1998	90%	31	89,969 mi
1993	100%	42	6,009 mi

Questions about the Porsche Carrera

Is the Porsche Carrera reliable?

Across its 9 model years in our data (1993 to 2006), the Porsche Carrera averages an 87% MOT pass rate, from 367 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.