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

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?

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?

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 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 417 vehicles, the 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.7%, 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?

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 (2021)

417 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.7% first-time pass rate

2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo

CarHunch analysed 417 real MOT records for the 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo. 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. 417 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo passes its MOT on the first attempt 86.2% of the time, comfortably ahead of the UK average of 80%, which is a genuine strength for an electric performance car. Dangerous defects show up in just 10.8% of vehicles tested—well below the threshold that would signal a systemic safety concern.

These cars are running relatively low mileage for their age (median 24,489 miles), so durability judgments are still early, but what we're seeing so far is encouraging: average failures sit at just 0.21 per vehicle, meaning most pass cleanly. If you're considering one, prioritise a pre-purchase inspection focused on the battery cooling system and brake components, as electrics at this performance level can hide expensive faults that MOT testing doesn't always catch.

The 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (92.7% 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

92.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

10.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.21

Over 2.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

24k

Middle half: 17k–34k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 92.7% 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 417 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 417 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 10.8% 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 1,825 Porsche Taycan Turbo vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 31.4%

573

Black 24.8%

452

Blue 16%

292

White 12.5%

228

Silver 7.7%

141

Red 3.7%

Green 3.1%

Pink 0.5%

Beige 0.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo 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.

24,489

typical

17,411

low mileage

33,822

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo vehicles fall between 17,411 and 33,822 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 17,411 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.

✓ 17,411–33,822 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbos sit.

⚠ Over 45,659 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

2.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.21

Avg failures per vehicle

0.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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