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Porsche Boxster MOT Results

Registered in 1999
71.0% pass rate
from 1,167 tests in 2021
(31% better than other 1999 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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Porsche Boxster is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (29% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 10% fail on Exhaust emissions (32% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 10% fail on Spark ignition (38% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 9.0% fail on Catalyst emissions (57% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.26% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.26% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.17% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.17% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.51% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.51% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 8.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (41% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (44% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamps (49% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp (44% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.5% fail on Horn (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.086% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.94% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.77% fail on Direction indicators (65% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Flashing type (65% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Individual direction indicators (71% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.17% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.17% fail on Switch
    • 0.17% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (87% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp (87% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp (87% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.086% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.086% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 7.0% fail on Brakes (45% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.9% fail on Brake performance (61% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (51% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (48% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (66% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Rbt (sp) (65% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.86% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.086% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.51% fail on Service brake performance (82% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Rbt (81% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake performance (81% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.086% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.51% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.51% fail on Rbt
          • 0.43% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.086% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.86% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.86% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.43% fail on Brake linings and pads (68% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Brake pads (67% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.086% fail on Cable
    • 0.51% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (64% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Anti-lock braking system (62% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.17% fail on Lever
    • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.17% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.086% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.086% fail on Hand lever
  • 6.9% fail on Suspension (53% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.94% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.60% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.60% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.086% fail on Linkage
    • 1.7% fail on Suspension arms (61% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes (85% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover (80% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Springs
      • 1.6% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.6% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.43% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.26% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.26% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (95% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Wheel bearings (86% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.17% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.086% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.086% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 2.7% fail on Visibility (63% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers (66% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Washers (64% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.7% fail on Tyres (38% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.17% fail on Size/type
  • 2.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (79% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust system (68% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Transmission (85% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Drive shafts (84% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Joints (83% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Integral vehicle structure (86% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (85% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Doors
      • 0.086% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.086% fail on Door condition
      • 0.086% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.086% fail on Door condition
    • 0.086% fail on Chassis
      • 0.086% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.086% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.086% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.086% fail on Seats
      • 0.086% fail on Driver's seat
  • 1.4% fail on Steering (63% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Steering linkage components (54% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Track rod end (56% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.086% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.086% fail on Rear wheel steering
        • 0.086% fail on Linkages
    • 0.43% fail on Power steering
      • 0.43% fail on Pipes and hoses (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  • 0.86% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (79% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (69% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Seat belts (87% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Prescribed areas (92% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Condition
    • 0.086% fail on Airbags
      • 0.086% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.77% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.77% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.60% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.51% fail on Attachment
    • 0.086% fail on Condition

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