2016 Tesla Model S · 7,700 MOT tests
2016 Tesla Model S reliability
2016 Tesla Model Ss fail 18.2% of first MOT tests, 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 7 Model S years (7,700 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Tesla Model Ss: 16.8%)
- 18.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Tesla Model Ss: 16.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 24% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 75,629
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,700
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 9.6% of tests fail here (44% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 67% 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 Tesla Model S
Fail rate by area
- Tyres9.6%
- Suspension3.3%
- Lights and electrics2.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.5%
- Brakes2.4%
- Body, chassis and structure1.2%
- Steering1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 3.08%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.84%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.64%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.27%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.23%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 1.1%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.68%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.43%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.14%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.09%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (3.6%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.52%)
Is a 2016 Tesla Model S reliable?
2016 Tesla Model Ss fail 18.2% of first MOT tests, 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 7 Model S years (7,700 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Tesla Model S MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (3.08% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.84% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.64% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Tesla Model S have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Tesla Model S shows 75,629 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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