Porsche 911 targa 4 gts s-a vs Porsche Macan: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Porsche 911 targa 4 gts s-a
95%
MOT pass rate · 882 vehicles
More reliable
Porsche Macan
92%
MOT pass rate · 37,639 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Porsche 911 targa 4 gts s-a is the more reliable of the two — 95% pass first time versus 92%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Porsche 911 targa 4 gts s-a | Porsche Macan |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 95% ✓ | 92% |
| MOT failure rate | 5% ✓ | 8% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.3 ✓ | 0.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 10% | 4% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 10,677 mi | 50,555 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 882 | 37,639 |
Most common faults
Porsche 911 targa 4 gts s-a
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- undertrays, engine and component covers fitted
Porsche Macan
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Porsche 911 targa 4 gts s-a is the more reliable of the two — 95% pass first time versus 92%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Porsche 911 targa 4 gts s-a report Full Porsche Macan report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.