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Polaris

Running costs, reliability, and MOT data for 2 models from 106 real MOT tests.

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Avg Pass Rate

71%

Total Tests

106

Models

2

Years Covered

2014-2019

Most Reliable

Unclassified

81% pass rate

Least Reliable

Ranger 570

52% pass rate

Most Popular

Unclassified

73 tests

About Polaris Cars

Polaris ranks 139th out of 145 car manufacturers for MOT reliability, with an average pass rate of 71%. That's 11 points below the national average of 82%, so Polaris owners should budget a bit more for maintenance.

With 2 models across 6 years of data (2014 to 2019), there's a wide spread of 29 percentage points between the most and least reliable models. Choosing the right model matters significantly with Polaris.

Most and Least Reliable Polaris Models

The Unclassified leads the range with a 81% average pass rate from 73 tests. At the other end, the Ranger 570 has the lowest at 52%. A notable proportion of Polaris models fall below average pass rates, so researching specific models before buying is particularly important.

Polaris Fuel Types

Polaris models in our data come in 2 petrol, 1 diesel variants. Both petrol and diesel options are available across the range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1028cc)
£905
Road Tax
£20
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£500
Total per year£1,480
Per month£123/mo

Based on most recent year, 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices. Insurance not included.

Full details

How reliable is Polaris?

Brand ranking139th out of 145 manufacturers
vs national average-11% (82% avg)
Models above 85% pass rate0 of 2
Models below 70% pass rate1 of 2
Reliability spread (best to worst)29 percentage points

All Polaris Models

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ModelYearsPass RateTestsFuel
Unclassified2 yrs81%73Petrol, Diesel
Ranger 5701 yr52%33Petrol

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