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

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Is the Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts S-a reliable? We analysed 510 real MOT tests across 362 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 510 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
93.3%
Typical Mileage
10,995mi
Annual Mileage
2,823mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts S-a 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 S-a.

Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts S-a Number Plates

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

Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

97.3%
2023
91.6%
2022

Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts S-a Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5

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

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

Low usage
1,057 mi/yr
Typical
2,823 mi/yr
Average
3,516 mi/yr
Heavy usage
5,049 mi/yr

Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts S-a 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 S-a year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 113 97.3% 5,768 8,057 12,982
2022 334 91.6% 5,974 11,211 16,027

How Long Does a Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts S-a Last?

Based on 362 Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.4 years
Median
2.0 years

Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts S-a Mileage Distribution

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

Median
10,995 mi
75th Percentile
16,780 mi
95th Percentile
33,116 mi
Max Recorded
83,719 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts S-a

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

Best year
2023

97.3% MOT pass rate from 113 tests

Year to avoid
2022

91.6% MOT pass rate from 334 tests

The best year to buy a used Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts S-a is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 97.3% across 113 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.6% — 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 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 Targa 4 Gts S-a THIS CAR 93.3% 510 10,995 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
Mercedes-benz Gls 400 Night ED Exec D 4MAT A 86.6% 528 32,057 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts S-a?

The Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.3% across 510 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 Targa 4 Gts S-a 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 S-a owner drives around 2,823 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 S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts S-a reliable?
Based on 510 MOT tests, the Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts S-a has a 93.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts S-a do per year?
The typical Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts S-a does around 2,823 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts S-a?
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 S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Porsche 911 Targa 4 Gts S-a is 2023 with a 97.3% pass rate across 113 tests.