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Porsche Boxster MOT Results

Registered in 1997
69.9% pass rate
from 469 tests in 2021
(23% better than other 1997 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 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Porsche Boxster is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (44% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions (50% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 11% fail on Spark ignition (61% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 7.9% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.6% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.85% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.43% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.21% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.21% fail on Other leaks
  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.85% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.9% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.9% fail on Horn (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Stop lamp (62% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.64% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.64% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.43% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.21% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.21% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.21% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.21% fail on Switch
  • 6.2% fail on Brakes (46% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.3% fail on Brake performance (68% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.64% fail on Service brake performance (74% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Rbt (73% better than other 1997 cars)
          • 0.64% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.43% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.43% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (85% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Rbt (sp) (85% better than other 1997 cars)
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.43% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.43% fail on Rbt
          • 0.43% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.21% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.85% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.64% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.64% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.21% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.21% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.64% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.64% fail on Lever
  • 6.2% fail on Suspension (51% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.85% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.64% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.43% fail on Anti-roll bar (6 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage
    • 1.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.5% fail on Springs
      • 1.5% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.5% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (73% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.21% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.21% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 4.9% fail on Visibility
    • 2.6% fail on Wipers
    • 2.6% fail on Washers
  • 4.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (54% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.85% fail on Chassis
      • 0.85% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.85% fail on Doors
      • 0.64% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.64% fail on Door condition
      • 0.21% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.21% fail on Door condition
    • 0.64% fail on Seats
      • 0.43% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.21% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.43% fail on Transmission (84% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Drive shafts (82% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Joints (81% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.21% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
  • 2.1% fail on Tyres
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.64% fail on Condition
  • 1.7% fail on Steering
    • 1.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.21% fail on Power steering
      • 0.21% fail on Operation
    • 0.21% fail on Steering column
  • 1.5% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (72% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.43% fail on Seat belts (85% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.21% fail on Condition

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