Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo?

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 2021 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo?

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 2021 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo?

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 2021 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo reliable?

Based on MOT data from 257 vehicles, the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95%, 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 2021 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo?

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 Taycan 4 Cross Turismo (2021)

257 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95% first-time pass rate

2021 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo

CarHunch analysed 257 real MOT records for the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2021 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo is markedly more reliable than the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of 91.7% against the national 80%, and only 7% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect—well below concern territory. This is a genuinely trustworthy electric vehicle with minimal failure issues.

At just under 29,000 miles on average, these cars are relatively lightly used for their age, which partly explains the strong MOT performance; the real story is that owners are averaging only 0.14 failures per test, meaning most pass without problems. If you're buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on battery health and software updates rather than mechanical wear, since the mechanical side is clearly sound.

We have limited data for the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

95%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.14

Over 1.9 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

27k

Middle half: 19k–37k

For context

These stats describe 257 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 257 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 7% 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 1,337 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 37%

495

Black 21.8%

291

Blue 15.3%

205

Green 7.2%

Red 7%

Silver 5.3%

White 4.9%

Pink 0.8%

Beige 0.7%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo 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.

26,805

typical

19,132

low mileage

37,090

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo vehicles fall between 19,132 and 37,090 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 19,132 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.

✓ 19,132–37,090 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismos sit.

⚠ Over 50,071 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

1.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.14

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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