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Porsche Boxster MOT Results

Registered in 1998
69.8% pass rate
from 852 tests in 2021
(23% better than other 1998 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Porsche Boxster is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Electrical equipment (120% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Horn (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.94% fail on Direction indicators (60% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Flashing type (60% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Individual direction indicators (69% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.23% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.35% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.35% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.23% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.23% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.23% fail on Switch
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (41% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions (47% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 11% fail on Spark ignition (56% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 8.8% fail on Catalyst emissions (57% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (5 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.12% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.12% fail on NOx sensor
      • 0.12% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.35% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.23% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Other leaks
  • 7.5% fail on Brakes (37% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (61% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Brake performance (55% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (50% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (48% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (63% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (61% better than other 1998 cars)
          • 0.59% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.47% fail on Service brake imbalance (73% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Service brake performance (79% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Rbt (82% better than other 1998 cars)
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake performance (84% better than other 1998 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.35% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.35% fail on Rbt
          • 0.23% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.70% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.70% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.70% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.35% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.35% fail on Pedal
    • 0.23% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.23% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (82% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Anti-lock braking system (81% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.12% fail on Lever
  • 6.9% fail on Suspension (48% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.59% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.94% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.47% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.35% fail on Anti-roll bar (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.2% fail on Springs
      • 1.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.2% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.12% fail on Mounting
    • 0.94% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.82% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.23% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (95% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 5.3% fail on Visibility
    • 4.0% fail on Wipers
    • 2.8% fail on Washers
    • 0.12% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.9% fail on Tyres
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.2% fail on Condition
  • 2.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (77% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust system (49% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Transmission (88% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Drive shafts (87% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Joints (87% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.23% fail on Integral vehicle structure (86% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (86% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Chassis (81% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Chassis condition (81% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Doors
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
      • 0.12% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (68% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Seat belts (80% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Condition
      • 0.12% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment
    • 0.59% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Airbags
      • 0.12% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.2% fail on Steering (67% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Steering linkage components (65% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.35% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.35% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.12% fail on Steering column
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.12% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.12% fail on Attachment

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