2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Porsche Panamera MOT pass rate and common faults

928 MOT tests in 2024. 91.0% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

114Well above average
Passed first time91.0%
Failed or needed repairs9.1%
Typical mileage at test50,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 928 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    34 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    17 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    12 marked dangerous
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.8%
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.5%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.4%
  8. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.3%
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.3%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.0%
  3. Lights & electrics1.0%
  4. Suspension0.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.9%
  7. Brakes0.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9%
  3. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre3.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%

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 2017 Porsche Panamera?

In 2024, 91.0% of 2017 Porsche Panamera cars passed their MOT first time, across 928 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 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; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Porsche Panamera reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 114, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).