Porsche 911 992 (2019-present) reliability
Porsche 911 992 built around 2020: fails its MOT less often than average
Porsche 911 992 models built around 2020 fail their MOT less often than similar cars the same age.
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Key figure
5% of MOT tests on Porsche 911 992 models built around 2020 ended in a fail (retests included), against 10% for similar cars the same age.
Most common issue
The most common MOT issue on Porsche 911 992 models built around 2020 involves the tyres.
Based on 7,610 tests of 911 models registered 2019+.
About 1 in 20 petrol 911 cars registered in 2022 (4.9%) failed their first MOT.
Based on 2,367 first MOTs (DVSA MOT results, 2025).
1.7% of 911 992 MOTs failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. That's for cars built around 2020 (5 years old), all fuels combined.
Based on 1,941 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted. Nor is a fail with no later MOT on record.
About 1 in 40 911 992 MOTs (2.5%) found at least one dangerous defect. These are cars built around 2020 (5 years old).
Based on 1,941 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). Dangerous is the most serious grade an MOT gives: a direct risk to road safety.
992 fail rate by age
Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 6 years old.
How the 911 992 compares
At each age below, see how the 911 992 holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.
Based on 13,024 tests across 8 Porsche models, built around 2020 (5 years old).
Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs.
What to check before viewing
The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.
Brake discs
High priorityAsk for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.
Tyres
Worth checkingCheck tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.
Vehicle-specific check
Worth checkingCheck the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.
Windscreen
If you have timeInspect for chips and cracks in the wiper sweep area (Zone A) — these will fail an MOT.
Other coupes to compare
Other coupes, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the 911 992.
- 1
BMW 8 Series
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 13.1%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 3.5%
- Dangerous
- 8.6%
No clear edge over the Porsche 911 992 on these figures.
1,751 MOT tests on cars built around 2020
- 2
Ford Mustang
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 12.3%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 4.9%
- Dangerous
- 5.1%
No clear edge over the Porsche 911 992 on these figures.
1,332 MOT tests on cars built around 2020
- 3
Audi TT
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 8.1%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 1.4%
- Dangerous
- 4.2%
- Still registered at 10 years
- 95.5%
No clear edge over the Porsche 911 992 on these figures.
3,941 MOT tests on cars built around 2020
- 4
Audi A5
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 11.8%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 2.3%
- Dangerous
- 5.8%
- Still registered at 10 years
- 87.6%
No clear edge over the Porsche 911 992 on these figures.
4 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
7,525 MOT tests on cars built around 2020
- Fail rate
- = the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- = the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
- Dangerous
- = the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
- Still registered at 10 years
- = the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.
Recall context
58 recalls in all11 of the 58 911 992 recalls cover cars built in these years.
- 1 Critical
- 10 more
Top concerns
- ATA1 - wheel mounting with central wheel lock
- ASA0 - check rear seat belt buckles and rework if necessary
- ARC4 stop use & safety recall - wheel attachment with central locking
For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.
What has gone wrong on 911 992 cars built around 2020
The share of petrol cars that have ever failed an MOT on each part of the car. Based on 196 cars.
How 911 992 cars have aged
How 911 992 cars have aged
How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.
Some lines cover only a year or two, so read this as a rough guide.
How each part holds up as 992 cars age
How each part holds up as 992 cars age
The share of petrol cars built 2017-2020 that have ever failed an MOT on each part of the car. Rates usually rise with age, but can dip slightly as cars leave the road.
| Part of the car | 5 years | 6 years | 7 years | 8 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | No figure | No figure | No figure | 2% |
| Brakes | No figure | No figure | No figure | 1% |
| Emissions | No figure | No figure | 1% | 1% |
| Tyres | 12% | 13% | 13% | 14% |
| Lighting | 2% | 1% | 3% | 3% |
| Bodywork | No figure | No figure | No figure | 1% |
| Corrosion | 0% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
Based on petrol cars in the 2017-2020 build-year band, from 60 to 196 cars at each age.
992 variants compared
911 992 variants built around 2020
The fail rate for each 911 992 variant, grouped by fuel. Each row counts fails per MOT test, the same way as the main fail rate chart.
Petrol
- 9114.6%1,273 tests
- 911 CARRERA S-A5.6%232 tests
Most common issues on Porsche 911 models of this age
This list covers every Porsche 911 built around 2020, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the 992 on its own.
Most common advisories and fails
In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one
- 18.2%Advisory
Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge
- 26.8%Advisory
Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing
- 32.1%Advisory
Tyre has a cut that does not reach the ply or cords
- 41.9%Minor
Windscreen damaged, but the driver can still see clearly
- 51.4%Advisory
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Based on 1,941 tests
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Frequently asked questions
Built around 2020 (5 years old), the Porsche 911 992 (2019-present) fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 1,941 5-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.