Porsche 356b vs Porsche Cayenne: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Porsche 356b
85%
MOT pass rate · 59 vehicles
Porsche Cayenne
84%
MOT pass rate · 40,483 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Porsche 356b (85%) and Porsche Cayenne (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Porsche 356b | Porsche Cayenne |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 85% ✓ | 84% |
| MOT failure rate | 15% ✓ | 16% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 ✓ | 1.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 54,960 mi | 87,610 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 59 | 40,483 |
Most common faults
Porsche 356b
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Porsche Cayenne
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Porsche 356b (85%) and Porsche Cayenne (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.