Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Porsche Taycan 4s 93kwh?

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 4s 93kwh?

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 4s 93kwh?

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 4s 93kwh reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,147 vehicles, the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4s 93kwh has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.5%, 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 4s 93kwh?

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 4s 93kwh (2021)

1,147 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.5% first-time pass rate

2021 Porsche Taycan 4s 93kwh

CarHunch analysed 1,147 real MOT records for the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4s 93kwh. 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 4S 93kWh passes its MOT first time at 87.3%, comfortably ahead of the UK average of 80%, which is a solid endorsement of its reliability. The dangerous defect rate of 8.1% is well below the threshold of concern, so safety issues are not a systemic problem with this model.

At nearly 29,000 miles on average, these cars have covered reasonable mileage for their age, and the low failure rate of just 0.15 per vehicle suggests the powertrain and core systems are holding up well. With fewer than one advisory per car on average, if you're considering a used Taycan 4S, focus your pre-purchase inspection on the battery health and infotainment system, as these electric-specific components will outlast any traditional MOT failure pattern.

The 2021 Porsche Taycan 4s 93kwh passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (94.5% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 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

94.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

8.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.15

Over 2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

27k

Middle half: 19k–36k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 94.5% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 1,147 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 1,147 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 8.1% 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 4,789 Porsche Taycan 4s 93kwh vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 32.6%

1,562

Black 23.1%

1,106

Blue 16.1%

769

White 11.8%

565

Silver 7.6%

363

Red 5.5%

265

Green 2.2%

104

Beige 0.6%

Pink 0.4%

Brown 0.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Porsche Taycan 4s 93kwh 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.

27,397

typical

19,448

low mileage

36,427

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Porsche Taycan 4s 93kwh vehicles fall between 19,448 and 36,427 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 19,448 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.

✓ 19,448–36,427 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Porsche Taycan 4s 93kwhs sit.

⚠ Over 49,176 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

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.15

Avg failures per vehicle

0.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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