2016 Porsche Macan 3.0L Diesel · 321 PAL
2016 Porsche Macan (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 68,429 miles. MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- PORSCHE macan
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,429 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
321 PAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 68,429 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for Porsche Porsche Macan
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
321 PAL Mileage History
- 29/10/202143,444 mi
- 29/10/202249,935 mi+6,491 mi
- 26/10/202356,961 mi+7,026 mi
- 24/10/202464,565 mi+7,604 mi
- 25/02/202668,429 mi+3,864 mi
Average of roughly 5,775 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
321 PAL MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Porsche Macan (321 PAL) between October 2021 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: PORSCHE macan
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Timing Cover Oil Leak (V6)(Moderate)
Aluminium bolts on the timing cover snap, causing oil to seep. Can be fixed with steel bolts or a full engine-out reseal.
- Transfer Case Judder(Serious)
Wear in the transfer box causes a shuddering sensation. A very common Macan complaint.
- Front Suspension Arm Wear(Moderate)
The front lower control arms and coffin arms wear prematurely, especially on cars with larger 20-21 inch wheels. Causes clunking over bumps.
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- Timing Cover Oil Leak (V6)Moderate
Aluminium bolts on the timing cover snap, causing oil to seep. Can be fixed with steel bolts or a full engine-out reseal.
- Transfer Case JudderSerious
Wear in the transfer box causes a shuddering sensation. A very common Macan complaint.
- Front Suspension Arm WearModerate
The front lower control arms and coffin arms wear prematurely, especially on cars with larger 20-21 inch wheels. Causes clunking over bumps.
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