Porsche 911 Carrera 4s (2021)

162 real MOT outcomes analysed • 81.3% first-time pass rate

2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4s

CarHunch analysed 162 real MOT records for the 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4s. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S passes its MOT at 81.3%, marginally above the UK average of 80%, which is a solid result for a three-year-old performance car. The dangerous defect rate sits at just 0.6%, well below any concern threshold, so structural and safety integrity issues are rare in this cohort.

At a median mileage of 11,715 miles, these cars are being driven sparingly for their age—typical of specialist sports cars owned by collectors or weekend enthusiasts—and that low usage is reflected in the minimal average of 0.08 failures per vehicle. The 0.4 advisories per car suggest routine wear rather than developing problems, so budget for scheduled maintenance but don't expect major surprises; have any prospective purchase inspected by a Porsche specialist before committing, as these are complex machines where small issues can become expensive ones.

Average reliability In line with UK average
81.3%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
11,715
typical mileage
8,026–19,514 middle half
0.6%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.08
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.8 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4s

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (99%) 161 81.2% 0.08
Other (1%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4s vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

8,026
low mileage
11,715
typical
19,514
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4s vehicles fall between 8,026 and 19,514 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.8
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.08
Avg failures per vehicle
0.4
Avg advisories per vehicle

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