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Porsche 718 Spyder S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Porsche 718 Spyder S-a reliable? We analysed 220 real MOT tests across 133 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 220 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
96.4%
Typical Mileage
8,953mi
Annual Mileage
2,934mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Porsche 718 Spyder S-a 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 S-a.

Porsche 718 Spyder S-a Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Porsche 718 Spyder S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Porsche 718 Spyder S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Porsche 718 Spyder S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

97%
2022
96.1%
2021

Porsche 718 Spyder S-a Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Porsche 718 Spyder S-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
1,686 mi/yr
Typical
2,934 mi/yr
Average
3,473 mi/yr
Heavy usage
4,782 mi/yr

Porsche 718 Spyder S-a MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Porsche 718 Spyder S-a year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 66 97.0% 4,919 7,448 10,428
2021 128 96.1% 6,945 10,768 16,088

How Long Does a Porsche 718 Spyder S-a Last?

Based on 133 Porsche 718 Spyder S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.9 years
Median
3.0 years

Porsche 718 Spyder S-a Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Porsche 718 Spyder S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
8,953 mi
75th Percentile
14,036 mi
95th Percentile
21,915 mi
Max Recorded
28,105 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Porsche 718 Spyder S-a

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2022

97.0% MOT pass rate from 66 tests

Year to avoid
2021

96.1% MOT pass rate from 128 tests

The best year to buy a used Porsche 718 Spyder S-a is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 97.0% across 66 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 96.1% — 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 S-a 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 S-a THIS CAR 96.4% 220 8,953 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
Volkswagen Arteon Elegance TSI PHEV S-a 89.4% 216 50,958 mi — yrs

Compared to the Porsche 911 (85.2% pass rate) and the Porsche Boxster (82.8% pass rate), the Porsche 718 Spyder S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Porsche 718 Spyder S-a?

The Porsche 718 Spyder S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 96.4% across 220 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Porsche 718 Spyder S-a owner drives around 2,934 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.

Porsche 718 Spyder S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Porsche 718 Spyder S-a reliable?
Based on 220 MOT tests, the Porsche 718 Spyder S-a has a 96.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Porsche 718 Spyder S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Porsche 718 Spyder S-a do per year?
The typical Porsche 718 Spyder S-a does around 2,934 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Porsche 718 Spyder S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Porsche 718 Spyder S-a?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Porsche 718 Spyder S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Porsche 718 Spyder S-a is 2022 with a 97.0% pass rate across 66 tests.