Porsche Carrera
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 9 years from 367 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
87%
Total Tests
367
Best Year
1993 (100%)
Years Covered
9
About the Porsche Carrera
The Porsche Carrera has been tested 367 times in 2026 MOT data across 9 model years (1993 to 2006), with an average pass rate of 87%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 1993 model is the most reliable with a 100% pass rate from 42 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 77%. With a 23 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
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
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Porsche Carrera by Year
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