2016 Porsche 911 · 8,569 MOT tests
2016 Porsche 911 reliability
2016 Porsche 911s fail 4.3% of first MOT tests, 71% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 25 911 years (8,569 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Porsche 911s: 10.4%)
- 4.3%
- 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 7
- 25,468
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,569
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 76% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 70% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 71% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Porsche 911
Fail rate by area
- Tyres1.8%
- Lights and electrics1.1%
- Number plates and VIN0.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.5%
- Body, chassis and structure0.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.2%
- Brakes0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.54%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.34%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Number plate does not meet standards 0.33%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.27%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.26%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.18%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (4.74%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.28%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.31%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.07%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (0.72%) · Brake pads wearing thin (0.56%)
Other years
Every Porsche 911 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Porsche 911 reliable?
2016 Porsche 911s fail 4.3% of first MOT tests, 71% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 25 911 years (8,569 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Porsche 911 MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.54% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (0.34% of tests), number plate does not meet standards (0.33% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Porsche 911 have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Porsche 911 shows 25,468 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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