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

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Is the Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts reliable? We analysed 505 real MOT tests across 256 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 505 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
95.6%
Typical Mileage
11,736mi
Annual Mileage
2,553mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Porsche 911 Targa 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 Targa 4 Gts.

Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts Number Plates

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

Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

95.6%
2022
97.7%
2021

Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1

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

How many miles does a typical Porsche 911 Targa 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
1,344 mi/yr
Typical
2,553 mi/yr
Average
4,741 mi/yr
Heavy usage
4,075 mi/yr

Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 298 95.6% 7,060 10,640 16,255
2021 131 97.7% 7,552 10,562 16,600

How Long Does a Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts Last?

Based on 256 Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.2 years
Median
3.0 years

Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts Mileage Distribution

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

Median
11,736 mi
75th Percentile
16,826 mi
95th Percentile
29,844 mi
Max Recorded
86,858 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts

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

Best year
2021

97.7% MOT pass rate from 131 tests

Year to avoid
2022

95.6% MOT pass rate from 298 tests

The best year to buy a used Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 97.7% across 131 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 95.6% — 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 Targa 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 Targa 4 Gts THIS CAR 95.6% 505 11,736 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
Moto Guzzi Spada 84.2% 843 46,218 mi 48 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts?

The Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts has an overall MOT pass rate of 95.6% across 505 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 has ply or cords exposed. 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 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 Targa 4 Gts owner drives around 2,553 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 Targa 4 Gts — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts reliable?
Based on 505 MOT tests, the Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts has a 95.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts do per year?
The typical Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts does around 2,553 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Porsche 911 Targa 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 Targa 4 Gts?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts is 2021 with a 97.7% pass rate across 131 tests.