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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Porsche Targa. Check any Targa by registration number below.

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85.7%

Avg Pass Rate

-4.4%

vs Porsche Avg

1

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Porsche Targa — MOT Reliability Overview

The Porsche Targa has an average MOT pass rate of 85.7%, which is 4.4 percentage points below the Porsche brand average of 90.1%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Targa is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Porsche Targa, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Porsche Targa performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 21 vehicles

85.7%Excellent
Porsche average: 90.1%
Mileage at 5yr

89k mi

Other Porsche Models

Compare MOT reliability across Porsche models.

Porsche Cayman

95.7% pass rate

Porsche Carrera Coupe Sport

88.4% pass rate

Porsche 911 Carrera 4 S

100.0% pass rate

Porsche 911 Carrera

99.1% pass rate

Porsche Carrera Gt

87.5% pass rate

Porsche Panamera 4s E-hybrid S-a

86.8% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Porsche Targa

Porsche Targa — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Porsche Targa MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Porsche Targa?
The average MOT pass rate for the Porsche Targa is 85.7% compared to the Porsche average of 90.1%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Porsche Targa?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Porsche Targa reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 85.7%, the Porsche Targa is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Porsche Targa?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Porsche Targa?
Typical mileage for the Porsche Targa: 89,300 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Targa to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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