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Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Gts Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Gts reliable? We analysed 456 real MOT tests across 248 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 456 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
95.6%
Typical Mileage
12,045mi
Annual Mileage
2,552mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Gts is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Gts.

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Number plates registered to a Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Gts. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Gts MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Gts to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

97.1%
2022
94.7%
2021

Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Gts Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Gts models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1

Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Gts Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Gts owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
1,335 mi/yr
Typical
2,552 mi/yr
Average
3,411 mi/yr
Heavy usage
4,185 mi/yr

Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Gts MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Gts year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 244 97.1% 7,297 11,176 16,724
2021 151 94.7% 6,790 11,749 15,070

How Long Does a Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Gts Last?

Based on 248 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Gts vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.2 years
Median
3.0 years

Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Gts Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Gts MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
12,045 mi
75th Percentile
16,998 mi
95th Percentile
28,152 mi
Max Recorded
42,096 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Gts

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2022

97.1% MOT pass rate from 244 tests

Year to avoid
2021

94.7% MOT pass rate from 151 tests

The best year to buy a used Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Gts is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 97.1% across 244 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 94.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Gts Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Gts THIS CAR 95.6% 456 12,045 mi — yrs
Porsche 911 85.2% 977,057 55,056 mi 47 yrs
Porsche Boxster 82.8% 726,695 55,739 mi 29 yrs
Porsche Cayenne 84.5% 388,697 65,616 mi 23 yrs
Volkswagen Up By Beats 95% 323 29,750 mi — yrs

Compared to the Porsche 911 (85.2% pass rate) and the Porsche Boxster (82.8% pass rate), the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Gts outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Gts?

The Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Gts has an overall MOT pass rate of 95.6% across 456 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Gts with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Gts owner drives around 2,552 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Gts — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Gts reliable?
Based on 456 MOT tests, the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Gts has a 95.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Gts?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Gts do per year?
The typical Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Gts does around 2,552 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Gts last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Gts?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Gts?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Gts is 2022 with a 97.1% pass rate across 244 tests.