PORSCHE 911 TARGA MOT pass rate
96.7% of 1,016 PORSCHE 911 TARGA MOT tests pass.
The 911 TARGA has a pass rate of 96.7%, a little higher than the average across all PORSCHE models (91.8%).
The PORSCHE 911 TARGA passes its MOT 96.7% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 96.5% at 0–3 years versus 97.4% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 96.5% | 514 | 10,334 miles |
| 3–6 years | 97.4% | 462 | 13,013 miles |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (10) | 10 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (3) | 3 | no reading |
| 15+ years | too few tests (27) | 27 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the PORSCHE 911 TARGA
The most common reason the PORSCHE 911 TARGA fails its MOT is tyres — present in 80.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 80.5% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Identification of the vehicle | 7.3% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 7.3% | Lens seriously defective |
| Body, chassis, structure | 4.9% | Fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |
Related PORSCHE models
- PORSCHE 911 — 92.2% pass rate
- PORSCHE MACAN — 94.7% pass rate
- PORSCHE CAYENNE — 91.0% pass rate
- PORSCHE BOXSTER — 87.8% pass rate
- PORSCHE CAYMAN — 93.0% pass rate
- PORSCHE PANAMERA — 92.8% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the PORSCHE 911 TARGA?
- 96.7% of PORSCHE 911 TARGA MOT tests pass, based on 1,016 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the PORSCHE 911 TARGA?
- The most common reason the PORSCHE 911 TARGA fails its MOT is tyres — present in 80.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
- Does this show the PORSCHE 911 TARGA's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the PORSCHE service history guide for how to check and keep one.