Porsche Panamera (2016)
2016 Porsche Panamera
CarHunch analysed 413 real MOT records for the 2016 Porsche Panamera. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Porsche Panamera passes its MOT first time at 85.7%, which is comfortably above the UK average of 80%, but the concerning detail is that 23% of these cars have recorded at least one dangerous defect—well above the typical threshold and a red flag for buyers. Petrol models perform strongest at 92.2% pass rate, while hybrids lag at 81.1%, suggesting the electric components may need closer attention.
These Panameras are running relatively low mileage for their age (median 46,173 miles), yet they're accumulating an average of 4.2 advisories each, pointing to age-related wear and maintenance costs rather than abuse. The 0.67 average failures per vehicle suggests most issues are caught before they become critical, but before committing to one of these cars, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the electrical and hybrid systems if it's a petrol model, and the diesel particulate filter if it's a diesel.
What to check before buying a 2016 Porsche Panamera
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 23% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (41%) | 170 | 81.1% | 0.65 |
| Diesel (32%) | 132 | 86% | 0.81 |
| Petrol (27%) | 111 | 92.2% | 0.53 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Porsche Panamera vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Porsche Panamera vehicles fall between 33,834 and 59,374 miles.
2016 Porsche Panamera — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 320 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 91% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 Porsche Panamera
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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27.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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25.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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23.6%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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23.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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22%
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15.3%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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8.7%
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
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6.2%
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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