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Porsche Boxster MOT Results

Registered in 2006
82.0% pass rate
from 2,078 tests in 2020
(60% better than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Porsche Boxster is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.1% fail on Suspension (69% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Springs (30% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Coil springs (30% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Coil spring (29% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Mounting
    • 1.1% fail on Suspension arms (81% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Ball joint (67% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes (93% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover (78% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Anti-roll bars (84% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (83% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover (77% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage ball joints (91% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Linkage
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.29% fail on Shock absorbers (83% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.14% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.048% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 4.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (74% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (50% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (46% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Direction indicators (68% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Flashing type (68% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Individual direction indicators (60% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.048% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.77% fail on Stop lamp (84% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Headlamps (89% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Headlamp (90% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.43% fail on Position lamps (86% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Position lamp (86% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (84% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (59% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp (76% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Switch
    • 0.048% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.048% fail on Horn
  • 3.1% fail on Brakes (74% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.87% fail on Brake performance (86% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Parking brake performance (72% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Rbt (71% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.34% fail on Parking brake performance (74% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.048% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.048% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.43% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (88% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Rbt (sp) (87% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Service brake performance (96% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.096% fail on Rbt (96% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.096% fail on Service brake performance (95% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.048% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.048% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.72% fail on Mechanical brake components (80% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Brake discs and drums (49% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Brake discs (49% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.048% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.096% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.096% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.096% fail on Parking brake control (81% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Lever
    • 0.096% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (91% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.048% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 3.1% fail on Tyres (58% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Condition (41% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth (71% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 2.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (63% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (62% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Spark ignition (48% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.67% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (71% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.048% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.048% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.048% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.096% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.096% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.8% fail on Visibility (74% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers (52% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Washers (96% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.048% fail on Windscreen
  • 1.4% fail on Steering (58% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Steering linkage components (68% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Track rod end (68% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.048% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.53% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.53% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.048% fail on Steering play
      • 0.048% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.96% fail on Body, chassis, structure (87% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Exhaust system (73% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.14% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.048% fail on Transmission
      • 0.048% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.048% fail on Joints
    • 0.048% fail on Seats
      • 0.048% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.82% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.82% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.34% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (85% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (72% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.14% fail on Road Wheels (73% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Attachment
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