2017 Porsche Panamera 2.9L Hybrid electric · RO67 DFE

The 2017 Porsche Panamera presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, with a clean bill of health at its most recent MOT on 26 March 2026 at 80,885 miles. The only advisory recorded was a cut to the nearside front tyre that did not penetrate to the ply or cords, a minor and easily rectifiable issue. Looking back through the record, the car has passed every single test since October 2022 without a single failure or advisory, indicating consistent mechanical care and no emerging faults across braking, suspension, exhaust, or structural components. The mileage accumulation tells a coherent story. Between October 2022 at 49,827 miles and March 2026 at 80,885 miles, the car covered roughly 31,000 miles in just over three and a half years, averaging around 8,700 miles annually. This aligns closely with the vehicle's lifetime average of approximately 8,987 miles per year, suggesting steady, regular use rather than prolonged standing or sudden high-mileage bursts. The gap between the August 2025 test at 79,253 miles and the March 2026 test at 80,885 miles shows only 1,632 miles in seven months, which may indicate a period of lighter use or the car was laid up briefly before its most recent test. From a buyer's perspective, the absence of any recurring mechanical or structural defects across five consecutive MOTs is a strong positive signal. The Panamera's air suspension system, complex all-wheel-drive hardware, and high-performance braking components are the areas most likely to reveal deferred maintenance on a car of this type, yet none of these systems have drawn any tester attention. The sole advisory, a superficial tyre cut, is a consumable item and not indicative of underlying neglect. A prospective buyer should still verify the condition of all four tyres including sidewalls, check for uneven brake disc wear given the car's performance capability, and inspect the underside for any corrosion to subframes or suspension mounting points, as these are common age-related concerns on high-performance saloon cars that MOT testing does not always fully expose.