2018 Porsche Macan 2.0L Petrol · DP56 DRP

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test on 14 July 2026 at 71,669 miles passed, the tester identified a nail in the nearside rear tyre and significant wear reaching the legal limit. This follows a clear pattern of deferred tyre management observed in 2024 and 2025, where multiple tyres were flagged for being worn to or near the limit. The mileage progression is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per year. The record shows steady usage with annual intervals ranging between 7,000 and 9,000 miles, suggesting the car has not suffered from long periods of stagnation which can degrade seals. The clean records from 2022 and 2023 suggest a period of high-quality maintenance, but the appearance of defects from 2024 onwards indicates that the vehicle is now entering a phase where wear and tear require more frequent attention. A buyer must inspect the rear suspension thoroughly, specifically addressing the recurring corrosion on the nearside rear coil spring noted in both the 2024 and 2025 tests. Persistent corrosion on structural-adjacent components can lead to sudden failure if not treated or replaced. Furthermore, the frequent mentions of uneven wear on tyres across multiple years suggest potential alignment issues or worn suspension bushes that should be verified during a professional diagnostic check. The current state of all four tyres is critical to ensure the owner has finally addressed the issues flagged in the July 2026 inspection.