Porsche 911 Targa 4 Auto
From 272 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and number plate does not conform to the specified requirements. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 7 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 7 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 2 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| a driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. | 1 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94.6% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all 911 Targa 4 Autos tested had between 6,561 and 22,402 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 13,489 median miles, the 911 Targa 4 Auto has 0.033 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Porsche models
| Porsche 911 | 90.7% |
| Porsche Macan | 93.6% |
| Porsche Cayenne | 89.5% |
| Porsche Boxster | 86.8% |
| Porsche Cayman | 92.1% |
Common questions
What is the Porsche 911 Targa 4 Auto MOT pass rate?
The Porsche 911 Targa 4 Auto has a 95.6% MOT pass rate based on 272 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Porsche 911 Targa 4 Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Porsche 911 Targa 4 Auto is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Porsche 911 Targa 4 Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Porsche 911 Targa 4 Auto is 13,489 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 6,561 and 22,402 miles.
Buying a used 911 Targa 4 Auto?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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