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

Based on MOT data from 444 vehicles, the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4s Cross Turismo has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.3%, 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 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 4s Cross Turismo (2021)

444 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.3% first-time pass rate

2021 Porsche Taycan 4s Cross Turismo

CarHunch analysed 444 real MOT records for the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4s 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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Moderate sample. 444 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo is substantially more reliable than average, with a 90.9% first-time pass rate compared to the UK's 80%, and only 9% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect—well below typical concern thresholds. This electric performance car is genuinely dependable in its core systems, with owners averaging just 0.17 failures per test.

At 28,000 miles median age, these vehicles are still relatively new and lightly used, which partly explains the strong results, though the low failure count suggests the engineering is holding up well. When buying, prioritise a full charging system history and battery health documentation from the seller, since electrical complexity is where unfamiliar costs can hide—the advisory rate of 1.0 per vehicle hints at minor niggles rather than serious wear.

The 2021 Porsche Taycan 4s Cross Turismo passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (94.3% 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

94.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.17

Over 2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

28k

Middle half: 21k–36k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 94.3% 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 444 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 444 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 9% 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,171 Porsche Taycan 4s Cross Turismo vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 38.8%

1,230

Black 21.6%

685

Blue 17.1%

542

Green 6.6%

208

Red 5.5%

175

Silver 5%

157

White 3.7%

118

Beige 0.8%

Purple 0.3%

Pink 0.3%

Brown 0.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Porsche Taycan 4s 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.

28,167

typical

21,056

low mileage

35,612

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Porsche Taycan 4s Cross Turismo vehicles fall between 21,056 and 35,612 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 21,056 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.

✓ 21,056–35,612 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Porsche Taycan 4s Cross Turismos sit.

⚠ Over 48,076 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

0.17

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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