Porsche Macan MOT Results

Registered in 2017
93.2% pass rate
from 5,524 tests in 2021
(51% better than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Porsche Macan is unusually good or bad.

  • 2.5% fail on Tyres (27% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.81% fail on Tread depth (47% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Size/type
  • 1.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (48% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.83% fail on Headlamp aim (34% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.49% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.036% fail on Direction indicators (85% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Flashing type (85% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.018% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.036% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.036% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.036% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.018% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 0.67% fail on Visibility (82% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Washers (63% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Wipers (90% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.054% fail on Windscreen
  • 0.51% fail on Identification of the vehicle (150% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Registration plates (150% worse than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.43% fail on Brakes (79% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Mechanical brake components (84% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Brake linings and pads (83% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Brake pads (82% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Brake discs and drums (89% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Brake discs (89% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Brake performance (77% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Service brake performance (74% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.072% fail on Rbt (74% better than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.054% fail on Service brake performance (76% better than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.036% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.018% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.018% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.018% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.036% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.036% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.036% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.018% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.018% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.018% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.018% fail on Electronic braking system
  • 0.31% fail on Suspension (65% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.054% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.036% fail on Springs (89% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Coil springs (89% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Coil spring (89% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.018% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.018% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.018% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.018% fail on Operation
  • 0.24% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (57% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Exhaust emissions (55% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.018% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.018% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.091% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.072% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.018% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.018% fail on Other emission control equipment
  • 0.16% fail on Steering
    • 0.16% fail on Steering gear (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Steering rack (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.16% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.13% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.036% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.036% fail on Condition
    • 0.018% fail on Airbags
      • 0.018% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.091% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.072% fail on Attachment
    • 0.018% fail on Condition
  • 0.018% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.018% fail on Transmission
      • 0.018% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.018% fail on Joints
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