2021 Porsche Macan · 2,616 MOT tests
2021 Porsche Macan reliability
2021 Porsche Macans fail 5.7% of first MOT tests, 49% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 8 Macan years (2,616 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Porsche Macans: 7.6%)
- 5.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Porsche Macans: 7.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 49% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 24,999
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,616
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 60% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does worse)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Porsche Macan
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3.7%
- Lights and electrics1.2%
- Brakes0.4%
- Number plates and VIN0.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.2%
- Suspension0.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.76%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.42%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.34%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.31%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 0.23%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Number plate does not meet standards 0.19%
The plate does not meet legal specifications, so it must be replaced with a compliant one before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (4.32%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (0.88%) · Brake pads wearing thin (0.76%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (0.65%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (0.61%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (0.5%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 Porsche Macan reliable?
2021 Porsche Macans fail 5.7% of first MOT tests, 49% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 8 Macan years (2,616 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Porsche Macan MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.76% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.42% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (0.34% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Porsche Macan have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Porsche Macan shows 24,999 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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