Porsche Convertible vs Porsche Macan: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Porsche Convertible
81%
MOT pass rate · 15 vehicles
Porsche Macan
92%
MOT pass rate · 37,639 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Porsche Convertible (81%) and Porsche Macan (92%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Porsche Convertible | Porsche Macan |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 81% | 92% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 19% | 8% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.5 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 74,145 mi | 50,555 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 15 | 37,639 |
Most common faults
Porsche Convertible
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
- 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)
Porsche Macan
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front 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))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Porsche Convertible (81%) and Porsche Macan (92%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Porsche Convertible report Full Porsche Macan report Most reliable cars
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.