Porsche Panamera (2018)
2018 Porsche Panamera
CarHunch analysed 924 real MOT records for the 2018 Porsche Panamera. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2018 Panamera's first-time pass rate of 81.6% is marginally above the UK average, but the petrol variant (86.5%) significantly outperforms the hybrid-electric version (78.8%), suggesting the hybrid powertrain needs closer pre-purchase inspection. Nearly one in five vehicles have suffered a dangerous defect, which is a meaningful buyer concern worth investigating through full service history.
At 38,000 miles for a six-year-old car, these are sensibly low-mileage examples, but the 2.4 average advisories per vehicle hint at wear accumulating in areas beyond safety-critical items. Before committing, get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers the hybrid battery and electrical systems if you're considering an electric variant, as this is where the pass-rate gap likely originates.
What to check before buying a 2018 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.
- 📄 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) (63%) | 579 | 78.8% | 0.46 |
| Petrol (37%) | 343 | 86.5% | 0.37 |
| Diesel (0%) | 2 | 88.9% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 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 2018 Porsche Panamera vehicles fall between 28,735 and 49,978 miles.
2018 Porsche Panamera — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 713 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 94% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2018 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 2018. Counts include advisories and failures.
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