Porsche 911 Targa 4 Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Porsche 911 Targa 4 Auto reliable? We analysed 459 real MOT tests across 211 vehicles to find out.
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The Porsche 911 Targa 4 Auto is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Porsche 911 Targa 4 Auto.
Porsche 911 Targa 4 Auto Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Porsche 911 Targa 4 Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Porsche 911 Targa 4 Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Porsche 911 Targa 4 Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Porsche 911 Targa 4 Auto Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Porsche 911 Targa 4 Auto fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Porsche 911 Targa 4 Auto Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Porsche 911 Targa 4 Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Porsche 911 Targa 4 Auto Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Porsche 911 Targa 4 Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Porsche 911 Targa 4 Auto MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Porsche 911 Targa 4 Auto year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 78 | 94.9% | 6,637 | 9,960 | 16,928 |
| 2021 | 267 | 94.0% | 9,226 | 15,636 | 24,200 |
| 2020 | 63 | 93.7% | 9,692 | 14,529 | 20,785 |
How Long Does a Porsche 911 Targa 4 Auto Last?
Based on 211 Porsche 911 Targa 4 Auto vehicles on UK roads.
Porsche 911 Targa 4 Auto Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Porsche 911 Targa 4 Auto 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 Targa 4 Auto
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
94.9% MOT pass rate from 78 tests
93.7% MOT pass rate from 63 tests
The best year to buy a used Porsche 911 Targa 4 Auto is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.9% across 78 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 93.7% — 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 Targa 4 Auto Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche 911 Targa 4 Auto THIS CAR | 93.5% | 459 | 14,354 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 |
| Dfsk Unknown | 73.5% | 441 | 19,603 mi | 12 yrs |
Compared to the Porsche 911 (85.2% pass rate) and the Porsche Boxster (82.8% pass rate), the Porsche 911 Targa 4 Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Porsche 911 Targa 4 Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.5% across 459 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is headlamp aim too low with 2 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
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 Targa 4 Auto 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 Targa 4 Auto owner drives around 3,456 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.