Porsche Cayenne vs Porsche Panamera d v6 tiptronic auto: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Porsche Cayenne
84%
MOT pass rate · 40,483 vehicles
Porsche Panamera d v6 tiptronic auto
86%
MOT pass rate · 416 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Porsche Panamera d v6 tiptronic auto is the more reliable of the two — 86% pass first time versus 84%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Porsche Cayenne | Porsche Panamera d v6 tiptronic auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 84% | 86% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 16% | 14% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.2 | 1.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% ✓ | 5% |
| Average mileage | 87,610 mi | 108,566 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 40,483 | 416 |
Most common faults
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))
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 Panamera d v6 tiptronic auto is the more reliable of the two — 86% pass first time versus 84%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.