Porsche Carrera GT

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 6 model years from 254 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

85%

Total Tests

254

Model Years

1998 to 2009

Years Covered

About the Porsche Carrera GT

The Porsche Carrera GT was MOT tested 254 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 6 model years (1998 to 2009), with an average pass rate of 85%. 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 (1998) averages 96,268 miles, while the newest (2009) averages 57,047 miles.

Compared to the Porsche brand average of 92%, the Carrera GT is 7 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Porsche models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 5733cc)

£1,958

Road Tax

£790

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£3,153

Per month£263/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 2009 details

How reliable is the Porsche Carrera GT?

vs average of all models+3% (82% avg)

vs Porsche brand average-7% (92% avg)

Porsche Carrera GT by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2009	89%	37	57,047 mi
2006	98%	52	20,138 mi
2005	94%	31	22,566 mi
2002	91%	54	81,333 mi
2000	68%	38	94,006 mi
1998	69%	42	96,268 mi

Questions about the Porsche Carrera GT

Is the Porsche Carrera GT reliable?

Across its 6 model years in our data (1998 to 2009), the Porsche Carrera GT averages an 85% MOT pass rate, from 254 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 3 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.