Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Pdk S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Pdk S-a reliable? We analysed 1,823 real MOT tests across 143 vehicles to find out.
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The Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Pdk S-a is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre has ply or cords exposed, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Pdk S-a.
Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Pdk S-a Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Pdk S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Pdk S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Pdk S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Pdk S-a Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Pdk S-a fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Pdk S-a Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Pdk S-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Pdk S-a MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Pdk S-a year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 312 | 91.0% | 23,492 | 33,444 | 49,298 |
| 2010 | 637 | 87.6% | 25,161 | 37,770 | 53,636 |
| 2009 | 682 | 87.7% | 26,850 | 42,542 | 61,231 |
| 2008 | 83 | 92.8% | 22,667 | 35,928 | 54,666 |
How Long Does a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Pdk S-a Last?
Based on 143 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Pdk S-a vehicles on UK roads.
Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Pdk S-a Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Pdk S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Pdk S-a
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.8% MOT pass rate from 83 tests
87.6% MOT pass rate from 637 tests
The best year to buy a used Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Pdk S-a is 2008, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.8% across 83 tests. The 2010 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.6% — 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 4S Pdk S-a 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 4S Pdk S-a THIS CAR | 89.1% | 1,823 | 39,133 mi | 18 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 |
| Kawasaki Bn 125 A7F | 80.1% | 1,579 | 8,008 mi | 19 yrs |
Compared to the Porsche 911 (85.2% pass rate) and the Porsche Boxster (82.8% pass rate), the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Pdk S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Pdk S-aShould you buy a used Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Pdk S-a?
The Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Pdk S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.1% across 1,823 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Pdk S-a are tyre has ply or cords exposed (18 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (12), and tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (8). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Pdk S-a owner drives around 2,350 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.
In terms of longevity, most Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Pdk S-a models stay on UK roads for around 18 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
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.