2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Porsche Panamera MOT pass rate and common faults

644 MOT tests in 2024. 86.8% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

118Well above average
Passed first time86.8%
Failed or needed repairs13.2%
Typical mileage at test71,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 644 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.5%
    22 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    26 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  5. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator1.1%
  6. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.6%
  7. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.6%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value0.5%
    5 marked dangerous
  9. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side0.5%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    4 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres9.0%
  2. Brakes3.7%
  3. Suspension3.3%
  4. Lights & electrics2.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.9%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.3%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.9%
  4. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.8%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2015 Porsche Panamera?

In 2024, 86.8% of 2015 Porsche Panamera cars passed their MOT first time, across 644 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Porsche Panamera?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2015 Porsche Panamera reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 118, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).