Porsche Boxster MOT Results

Registered in 2009
90.1% pass rate
from 860 tests in 2021
(75% better than other 2009 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Porsche Boxster is unusually good or bad.

  • 2.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (81% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (63% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim (63% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.47% fail on Headlamps (86% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Headlamp (85% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Stop lamp (86% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Direction indicators (88% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Flashing type (88% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Individual direction indicators (81% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.12% fail on Switch
    • 0.23% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.12% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.12% fail on Horn
  • 2.2% fail on Suspension (85% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Springs (74% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Coil springs (74% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Coil spring (73% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.23% fail on Suspension arms (95% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.23% fail on Anti-roll bars (94% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.12% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
  • 2.2% fail on Tyres (64% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Condition (57% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Tread depth (70% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 2.1% fail on Brakes (76% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.35% fail on Mechanical brake components (88% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.35% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.35% fail on Brake performance (93% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.23% fail on Rbt
          • 0.23% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.12% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.12% fail on Hand lever
  • 0.93% fail on Visibility (84% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Wipers (79% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Washers (89% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.47% fail on Body, chassis, structure (90% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Doors
      • 0.23% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.23% fail on Door condition
    • 0.12% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.12% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.12% fail on Seats
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.35% fail on Steering (85% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Steering linkage components (88% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Track rod end (87% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.35% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (92% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.12% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.12% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.12% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 0.23% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.23% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.12% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.12% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.12% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.12% fail on Attachment
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