Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS S A?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS S A?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS S A?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS S A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 296 vehicles, the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS S A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 97.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS S A?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS S A (2022)

296 real MOT outcomes analysed • 97.7% first-time pass rate

2022 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS S A

CarHunch analysed 296 real MOT records for the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS S A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS is reliably passing its MOTs at 81.8%, marginally ahead of the UK average of 80%, with a very low dangerous defect rate of just 1.4%—essentially a non-issue for buyers. Petrol performance and diesel comparison data aren't applicable to this sports car, so the headline is straightforward: this model is showing solid early-life reliability.

At under 10,500 miles median, these cars are running light and new, which naturally inflates pass rates; what matters is that when failures do occur they're minimal (0.04 per vehicle) and advisories are sparse (0.2 per vehicle), suggesting no systemic weak spots are emerging yet. If you're considering one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the transmission, brakes, and cooling system—the areas that tend to cost serious money on a Porsche—rather than worrying about the headline MOT statistics.

We have limited data for the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS S A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

97.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

1.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.04

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 6k–13k

For context

These stats describe 296 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 296 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 1.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,107 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS S A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 39.5%

437

Black 18.2%

201

Blue 13.1%

145

Silver 9.1%

101

Green 7.8%

Red 5.9%

White 3.3%

Yellow 1.9%

Pink 0.8%

Purple 0.5%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS S A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

9,436

typical

5,719

low mileage

13,236

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS S A vehicles fall between 5,719 and 13,236 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 5,719 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 5,719–13,236 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS S As sit.

⚠ Over 17,868 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.04

Avg failures per vehicle

0.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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