2010 Porsche 911 · 6,721 MOT tests
2010 Porsche 911 reliability
2010 Porsche 911s fail 8.3% of first MOT tests, 71% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 25 911 years (6,721 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Porsche 911s: 10.4%)
- 8.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Porsche 911s: 10.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 71% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 45,895
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,721
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 71% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- 2011 cars: 75% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Strong point: suspension, 90% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Porsche 911
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics2.4%
- Tyres2.1%
- Body, chassis and structure1.3%
- Suspension1%
- Brakes1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 1.09%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.95%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.67%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.55%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.4%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.39%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.07%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (3.41%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.38%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.74%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (1.46%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.23%)
Other years
Every Porsche 911 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Porsche 911 reliable?
2010 Porsche 911s fail 8.3% of first MOT tests, 71% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 25 911 years (6,721 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Porsche 911 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (1.09% of tests), headlamp aim set too high (0.95% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (0.67% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Porsche 911 have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Porsche 911 shows 45,895 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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