2016 Porsche Macan petrol: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the petrol Porsche Macan first registered in 2016 (petrol cars only): we looked at the 5,434 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Common 2016 Porsche Macan petrol MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2016 Porsche Macan petrol MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres21% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Brakes9% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Suspension5% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Oil and fluid leaks3% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
- Lights and electrics3% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors3% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
Known faults on the 2016 Porsche Macan petrol
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All engines
Transfer box judder
Many owners report transfer box faults. A judder can mean it's failing, and one owner was quoted £1,750. It's only free under warranty.
At the viewing: Drive slowly on full lock and pull away gently, feeling for judder.
- Some cars
Fuel line recalls
Recalls covered a leaking low-pressure fuel connector with a fire risk (2015, about 1,200 cars) and a fuel pump pipe that could be damaged (2020, about 7,400), plus brake servo, airbag and seatbelt recalls.
At the viewing: Ask a Porsche centre to check the VIN for outstanding recalls.
- Oil leaks: V6 petrol. Springs: all
Oil leaks (V6 petrol) and spring corrosion
V6 petrols can leak oil, and the suspension springs can corrode early. Listen for knocks or bangs.
At the viewing: Look for oil under the engine and listen over bumps.
- All engines
Electrical and infotainment glitches
Some owners report electrical faults and infotainment glitches needing software updates.
At the viewing: Test the screen and electrics.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2016 Porsche Macan petrol
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Has the transfer box been repaired or replaced?
- Have the fuel recalls been done?
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Porsche Macan compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 188 | Tyres 5% |
| 2022 | 4,917 | Tyres 19% |
| 2021 | 6,803 | Tyres 20% |
| 2020 | 10,745 | Tyres 19% |
| 2019 | 13,858 | Tyres 20% |
| 2018 | 11,536 | Tyres 21% |
| 2017 | 16,092 | Tyres 20% |
| 2015 | 10,774 | Tyres 21% |
| 2014 | 3,535 | Tyres 23% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Porsche Macan cars first registered in 2016. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score