2021 · 3 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2021 Porsche Panamera MOT pass rate and common faults

297 MOT tests in 2024. 86.2% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time86.2%
Failed or needed repairs13.8%
Typical mileage at test24,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 297 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed5.1%
    33 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.4%
  3. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.3%
  4. Headlamp aim: too high1.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.0%
    3 marked dangerous
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.7%
    5 marked dangerous
  7. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.7%
  8. Road Wheels - attachment: fixing missing0.3%
  9. Rear fog lamp: not working0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres10.8%
  2. Seat belts & airbags1.7%
  3. Lights & electrics1.7%
  4. Brakes1.0%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.7%
  6. Wheels0.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.3%
  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 1.6mm12.8%
  2. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre4.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. 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 2021 Porsche Panamera?

In 2024, 86.2% of 2021 Porsche Panamera cars passed their MOT first time, across 297 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Porsche Panamera?

The most common failure reasons were 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; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Porsche Panamera reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).