2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Porsche Panamera MOT pass rate and common faults

362 MOT tests in 2024. 80.4% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

130Well above average
Passed first time80.4%
Failed or needed repairs19.6%
Typical mileage at test89,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 362 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    31 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.2%
  4. Electronic parking brake: warning indicates a malfunction1.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9%
    9 marked dangerous
  6. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.1%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.1%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  9. Road Wheels - attachment: fixing missing0.8%
  10. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.3%
  2. Brakes7.5%
  3. Lights & electrics4.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.0%
  5. Suspension2.5%
  6. Seat belts & airbags1.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.7%
  8. Wheels1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.0%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.9%

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 2011 Porsche Panamera?

In 2024, 80.4% of 2011 Porsche Panamera cars passed their MOT first time, across 362 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Porsche Panamera?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2011 Porsche Panamera reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 130, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).