Porsche 718 Spyder Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Porsche 718 Spyder reliable? We analysed 935 real MOT tests across 326 vehicles to find out.
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The Porsche 718 Spyder is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Porsche 718 Spyder.
Porsche 718 Spyder Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Porsche 718 Spyder. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Porsche 718 Spyder MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Porsche 718 Spyder to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Porsche 718 Spyder Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Porsche 718 Spyder models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Porsche 718 Spyder Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Porsche 718 Spyder owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Porsche 718 Spyder MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Porsche 718 Spyder year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 58 | 96.6% | 5,264 | 7,546 | 12,350 |
| 2021 | 153 | 94.8% | 4,285 | 8,075 | 15,297 |
| 2020 | 321 | 95.6% | 5,996 | 8,689 | 13,538 |
| 2019 | 367 | 96.7% | 6,926 | 10,941 | 15,534 |
How Long Does a Porsche 718 Spyder Last?
Based on 326 Porsche 718 Spyder vehicles on UK roads.
Porsche 718 Spyder Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Porsche 718 Spyder MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Porsche 718 Spyder
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
96.7% MOT pass rate from 367 tests
94.8% MOT pass rate from 153 tests
The best year to buy a used Porsche 718 Spyder is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 96.7% across 367 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 94.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Porsche 718 Spyder Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche 718 Spyder THIS CAR | 96.1% | 935 | 9,494 mi | — yrs |
| Porsche 911 | 85.2% | 977,057 | 55,056 mi | 47 yrs |
| Porsche Boxster | 82.8% | 726,695 | 55,739 mi | 29 yrs |
| Porsche Cayenne | 84.5% | 388,697 | 65,616 mi | 23 yrs |
| Harley Davidson Unknown | 88.9% | 1,275 | 10,386 mi | 38 yrs |
Compared to the Porsche 911 (85.2% pass rate) and the Porsche Boxster (82.8% pass rate), the Porsche 718 Spyder outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Porsche 718 Spyder has an overall MOT pass rate of 96.1% across 935 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Porsche 718 Spyder with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Porsche 718 Spyder owner drives around 1,853 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.