Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S?

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 Turbo S?

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 Turbo S?

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 Turbo S reliable?

Based on MOT data from 279 vehicles, the 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.1%, 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 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S?

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 Turbo S (2021)

279 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.1% first-time pass rate

2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S

CarHunch analysed 279 real MOT records for the 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S. 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 Turbo S passes first time at 88.3%, a solid 8.3 percentage points ahead of the UK average, suggesting these are well-maintained performance cars that hold up reliably. However, 9.3% have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is worth noting for any prospective buyer conducting a pre-purchase inspection.

At just 23,154 miles on average, this cohort is lightly used for its age, which explains the strong pass rate—these cars haven't yet accumulated the wear that typically surfaces in later years. The minimal failure rate of 0.17 per vehicle indicates that when these cars do need attention, it's rarely catastrophic, though the 0.8 advisories per vehicle suggests minor maintenance items are cropping up; budget for scheduled servicing and get a full diagnostic check before purchase.

We have limited data for the 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ 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

94.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

9.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.17

Over 2.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

22k

Middle half: 14k–30k

For context

These stats describe 279 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 279 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 9.3% 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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Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,399 Porsche Taycan Turbo S vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 32.2%

450

Black 29.9%

418

Blue 11.7%

164

White 10.9%

153

Silver 5.9%

Red 4.9%

Green 4.5%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S 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.

22,261

typical

14,237

low mileage

29,813

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S vehicles fall between 14,237 and 29,813 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 14,237 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.

✓ 14,237–29,813 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo Ss sit.

⚠ Over 40,247 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S — Still on the Road

Almost all 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo Ss are still on the road.

Strong survival — 239 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.17

Avg failures per vehicle

0.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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