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

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 GTS?

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 GTS?

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 GTS reliable?

Based on MOT data from 217 vehicles, the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS has a first-time MOT pass rate of 98.1%, 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 GTS?

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 GTS (2022)

217 real MOT outcomes analysed • 98.1% first-time pass rate

2022 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

CarHunch analysed 217 real MOT records for the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS passes its MOT on the first attempt 84.5% of the time, which is comfortably above the UK average of 80%, and only 2.3% have ever shown a dangerous defect—a reassuringly low figure for a high-performance sports car. The near-zero average failure rate of 0.04 per vehicle confirms these cars are arriving at test in sound mechanical condition.

At just over 11,000 miles on average, these vehicles are being driven sparingly for their age, which partly explains the strong pass performance; the 0.2 advisories per car suggest only routine wear items are flagging. If you're shopping for one, a pre-purchase inspection by a Porsche specialist is still worth the investment to check that the extensive brake and suspension components haven't been neglected between MOTs.

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

First-time pass

98.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.04

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 6k–15k

For context

These stats describe 217 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 217 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.3% 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (100%)	216	98.1%	0.04

Colour Breakdown

Based on 413 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 22.3%

Blue 22%

Black 15.3%

Silver 14%

Green 11.1%

Red 7%

White 5.1%

Orange 1.7%

Yellow 1.5%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS 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.

9,293

typical

5,561

low mileage

14,887

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS vehicles fall between 5,561 and 14,887 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 5,561 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.

✓ 5,561–14,887 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera GTSs sit.

⚠ Over 20,097 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

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.04

Avg failures per vehicle

0.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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