Porsche 911 vs Porsche Panamera d v6 tiptronic auto: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Porsche 911
85%
MOT pass rate · 74,656 vehicles
Porsche Panamera d v6 tiptronic auto
86%
MOT pass rate · 416 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Porsche 911 (85%) and Porsche Panamera d v6 tiptronic auto (86%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Porsche 911 | Porsche Panamera d v6 tiptronic auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 85% | 86% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 15% | 14% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 5% |
| Average mileage | 70,982 mi | 108,566 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 74,656 | 416 |
Most common faults
Porsche 911
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Porsche Panamera d v6 tiptronic auto
- 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))
- Front 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))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Porsche 911 (85%) and Porsche Panamera d v6 tiptronic auto (86%) 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.