2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Porsche Macan MOT pass rate and common faults

4,225 MOT tests in 2024. 88.6% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

116Well above average
Passed first time88.6%
Failed or needed repairs11.4%
Typical mileage at test60,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,225 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    91 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    61 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.4%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    19 marked dangerous
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.4%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.7%
  2. Lights & electrics3.7%
  3. Body & chassis2.0%
  4. Brakes1.2%
  5. Suspension0.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.7%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.6%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 Macan?

In 2024, 88.6% of 2016 Porsche Macan cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,225 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

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

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Porsche Macan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 116, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).