2013 Porsche 911 · 5,830 MOT tests
2013 Porsche 911 reliability
2013 Porsche 911s fail 5.5% of first MOT tests, 76% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 25 911 years (5,830 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Porsche 911s: 10.4%)
- 5.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Porsche 911s: 10.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 76% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 39,397
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,830
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 73% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 71% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 85% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Porsche 911
Fail rate by area
- Tyres2%
- Lights and electrics1.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
- Suspension0.6%
- Body, chassis and structure0.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.5%
- Brakes0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.58%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.53%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 0.29%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.26%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.24%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
CV joint boot split or insecure 0.22%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (4.46%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.55%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (1.66%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.29%) · Brake pads wearing thin (1.27%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.18%)
Other years
Every Porsche 911 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Porsche 911 reliable?
2013 Porsche 911s fail 5.5% of first MOT tests, 76% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 25 911 years (5,830 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Porsche 911 MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.58% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.53% of tests), lambda reading outside specified limits (0.29% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Porsche 911 have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Porsche 911 shows 39,397 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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