2016 · 8 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2016 Porsche Panamera MOT pass rate and common faults

342 MOT tests in 2024. 86.8% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

113Well above average
Passed first time86.8%
Failed or needed repairs13.2%
Typical mileage at test61,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 342 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    18 marked dangerous
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    11 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.5%
    8 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  6. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.6%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    1 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    2 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres8.8%
  2. Emissions & leaks2.0%
  3. Lights & electrics1.8%
  4. Brakes1.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.2%
  6. Suspension0.9%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.3%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.2%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2016 Porsche Panamera?

In 2024, 86.8% of 2016 Porsche Panamera cars passed their MOT first time, across 342 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Porsche Panamera?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Porsche Panamera reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 113, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).