Porsche Macan
Registered from 2013 to 2025.
About this model
The Porsche Macan is a compact luxury crossover SUV (D-segment) produced by German manufacturer Porsche since 2014. It is the smaller SUV from Porsche below the Cayenne. The first-generation Macan entered production from February 2014 with petrol and diesel engine options. In 2024, Porsche released the second-generation Macan which is a battery electric vehicle built on the dedicated Premium Platform Electric (PPE) EV platform. The first-generation and second-generation Macan will be marketed side-by-side, providing multiple powertrain options for consumers.
From the Wikipedia article Porsche Macan, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2019 3.0 petrol. 137 of 3,026 tests failed, 5%.
Better than 91% of 2019 cars. The typical one fails 9%, across 908 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 66% | 91 |
| Brakes | 12% | 17 |
| Visibility | 7% | 10 |
| Seat belts and airbags | 6% | 8 |
| Lights and electrics | 5% | 7 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 4% | 6 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 66% of its failures
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Brakes — 12% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator
- Lights and electrics — 5% of its failures
- An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
- Brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator
- Visibility — 7% of its failures
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
- Seat belts and airbags — 6% of its failures
When it starts failing
At 60–80k miles this one fails 11% of its inspections, against the 14% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 2% | 5% | 751 | |
| 20–40k miles | 5% | 9% | 1,730 | |
| 40–60k miles | 5% | 12% | 476 | |
| 60–80k miles | 11% | 14% | 56 |
3,013 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 20k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3.0 petrol · 349 hp · 1940 kg · 2807 mm wheelbase · 10.5 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 3.0 petrol · 1940 kg · 2807 mm wheelbase · 10.5 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 3.0 petrol · 1940 kg · 2807 mm wheelbase · 10.6 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 2.0 petrol · 1856 kg · 2807 mm wheelbase · 9.6 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 3.0 diesel · 257 hp · 1955 kg · 2796 mm wheelbase · 6.1 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 3.0 diesel · 254 hp · 1955 kg · 2807 mm wheelbase · 6.1 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 3.0 diesel · 253 hp · 2037 kg · 2807 mm wheelbase · 6.1 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2014 | 3.0 diesel · 250 hp · 1955 kg · 2807 mm wheelbase · 6.1 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A11/00081/21
The conductive material of the occupancy sensor mats on the passenger seat may tear.This may lead to the deactivation of the front airbag on the passenger side, as a result of incorrect seat occupancy detection, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01402/21
Adverse tolerances combined with external force may cause the lower section of the maintenance bonnet to come into contact with the fuel inlet connector on the fuel delivery unit flange. As a result, damage to the fuel inlet connector may occur and lead to fuel leakage, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01682/23
The rear seat belt end brackets may be incorrectly attached, which can cause the seat belts to malfunction in case of an accident, increasing the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
SR/02898/25
If the front passenger airbag is deployed as a result of an accident, the gas generator housing may burst or components of the gas generator housing may come loose and cause serious or fatal injuries to vehicle occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users