Porsche Macan MOT Results

Registered in 2016
92.6% pass rate
from 4,202 tests in 2021
(58% better than other 2016 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Porsche Macan is unusually good or bad.

  • 2.1% fail on Tyres (45% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Condition (29% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Tread depth (67% better than other 2016 cars)
  • 1.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (50% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Headlamp aim (38% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Headlamp aim (37% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.76% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.50% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.095% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.095% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.095% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.048% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (86% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.024% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.024% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.024% fail on Individual direction indicators
  • 0.83% fail on Visibility (79% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Washers (45% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Wipers (95% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.048% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.024% fail on Bonnet
  • 0.52% fail on Suspension (75% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.36% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.071% fail on Springs (94% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Coil springs (94% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.071% fail on Coil spring (94% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.024% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.024% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 0.50% fail on Identification of the vehicle (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Registration plates (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.40% fail on Brakes (86% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Mechanical brake components (84% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Brake linings and pads (85% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Brake pads (86% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.095% fail on Brake discs and drums (80% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.095% fail on Brake discs (80% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.024% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.024% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.024% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.024% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.024% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.024% fail on Service brake imbalance
  • 0.19% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (77% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Exhaust emissions (76% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Spark ignition (80% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.048% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (84% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Compression ignition (72% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.095% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.17% fail on Steering
    • 0.14% fail on Steering gear (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.024% fail on Locking devices
  • 0.12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (78% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Transmission
      • 0.071% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.071% fail on Joints
    • 0.024% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.024% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.024% fail on Doors
      • 0.024% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.024% fail on Door condition
  • 0.12% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.095% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.024% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.024% fail on Condition
  • 0.095% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.095% fail on Attachment
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