Porsche 718 Spyder
From 616 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are parking brake inoperative on one side, a tyre cords visible or damaged and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, parking brake inoperative on one side, caused 5 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 5 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 98.3% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2020 | 98.1% | parking brake inoperative on one side |
| 2019 | 98.7% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all 718 Spyders tested had between 4,181 and 8,529 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 6,817 median miles, the 718 Spyder has 0.023 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Porsche models
| Porsche 911 | 90.7% |
| Porsche Macan | 93.6% |
| Porsche Cayenne | 89.5% |
| Porsche Boxster | 86.8% |
| Porsche Cayman | 92.1% |
Common questions
What is the Porsche 718 Spyder MOT pass rate?
The Porsche 718 Spyder has a 98.4% MOT pass rate based on 616 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Porsche 718 Spyder?
The most common MOT failure on the Porsche 718 Spyder is parking brake inoperative on one side, which caused 5 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Porsche 718 Spyder at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Porsche 718 Spyder is 6,817 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 4,181 and 8,529 miles.
Buying a used 718 Spyder?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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