2018 · 6 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2018 Porsche Panamera MOT pass rate and common faults

713 MOT tests in 2024. 91.3% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time91.3%
Failed or needed repairs8.7%
Typical mileage at test44,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 713 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    25 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    29 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  4. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    4 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.4%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.4%
    5 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    5 marked dangerous
  9. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.3%
  10. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.3%
  2. Brakes1.1%
  3. Lights & electrics1.0%
  4. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.4%
  6. Body & chassis0.4%
  7. Suspension0.3%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.1%
  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 cords3.2%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.5%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.4%

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 2018 Porsche Panamera?

In 2024, 91.3% of 2018 Porsche Panamera cars passed their MOT first time, across 713 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Porsche Panamera?

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

Is the 2018 Porsche Panamera reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).