2016 Porsche Cayenne · 12,239 MOT tests
2016 Porsche Cayenne reliability
2016 Porsche Cayennes fail 11.8% of first MOT tests, 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 19 Cayenne years (12,239 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Porsche Cayennes: 13.8%)
- 11.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Porsche Cayennes: 13.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 48% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 63,619
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 12,239
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 56% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Strong point: brakes, 77% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Porsche Cayenne
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.6%
- Lights and electrics2.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.7%
- Suspension1.6%
- Brakes1%
- Number plates and VIN0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.28%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.13%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.83%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.79%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.77%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.74%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.33%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.95%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.2%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.16%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.81%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.67%)
Other years
Every Porsche Cayenne year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Porsche Cayenne reliable?
2016 Porsche Cayennes fail 11.8% of first MOT tests, 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 19 Cayenne years (12,239 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Porsche Cayenne MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.28% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (1.13% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (0.83% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Porsche Cayenne have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Porsche Cayenne shows 63,619 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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