Porsche Macan S D S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Porsche Macan S D S-a car check
Is the Porsche Macan S D S-a reliable? We analysed 1,331 real MOT tests across 345 vehicles to find out.
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The Porsche Macan S D S-a is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include emissions not tested, tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder - marked in yellow on inner sidewall and tyre has ply or cords exposed outer shoulder - marked in yellow. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Porsche Macan S D S-a.
Porsche Macan S D S-a — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Porsche Macan S D S-a — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 2967cc
- Power
- 258 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 6.3 sec
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Black
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 161 g/km Band G
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £200
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £110
- Insurance group
- 50 of 50
Porsche Macan S D S-a Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Porsche Macan S D S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Porsche Macan S D S-a Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Porsche Macan S D S-a fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Porsche Macan S D S-a Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Porsche Macan S D S-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Porsche Macan S D S-a Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Porsche Macan S D S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Porsche Macan S D S-a Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche Macan S D S-a THIS CAR | 93.2% | 1,331 | 64,662 mi | — yrs |
| Porsche 911 | 85.2% | 977,057 | 55,056 mi | 47 yrs |
| Porsche Boxster | 82.8% | 726,695 | 55,739 mi | 29 yrs |
| Porsche Cayenne | 84.5% | 388,697 | 65,616 mi | 23 yrs |
| Derbi Terra 125 | 74.5% | 834 | 7,058 mi | 18 yrs |
Compared to the Porsche 911 (85.2% pass rate) and the Porsche Boxster (82.8% pass rate), the Porsche Macan S D S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Porsche Macan S D S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.2% across 1,331 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Porsche Macan S D S-a are emissions not tested (1 recorded failures), tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder - marked in yellow on inner sidewall (1), and tyre has ply or cords exposed outer shoulder - marked in yellow (1). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Porsche Macan S D S-a owner drives around 8,355 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.