Porsche Taycan 4S 79Kwh
From 1,546 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 35 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.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 35 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 22 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 7 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 6 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 6 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 6 |
| number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off | 3 |
| any fracture or welding defect on a wheel | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| audible warning inoperative | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 94.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Taycan 4S 79Kwhs tested had between 17,021 and 37,293 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 24,503 median miles, the Taycan 4S 79Kwh has 0.024 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 Taycan 4S 79Kwh MOT pass rate?
The Porsche Taycan 4S 79Kwh has a 94% MOT pass rate based on 1,546 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Porsche Taycan 4S 79Kwh?
The most common MOT failure on the Porsche Taycan 4S 79Kwh is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 35 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Porsche Taycan 4S 79Kwh at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Porsche Taycan 4S 79Kwh is 24,503 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 17,021 and 37,293 miles.
Buying a used Taycan 4S 79Kwh?
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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