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Porsche Boxster MOT Results

Registered in 2006
80.7% pass rate
from 2,001 tests in 2021
(57% 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.

  • 4.9% fail on Suspension (70% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Springs (39% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Coil springs (39% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Coil spring (39% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Suspension arms (77% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (49% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover (81% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.100% fail on Pins and bushes (96% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Anti-roll bars (89% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (92% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.100% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.100% fail on Linkage
      • 0.100% fail on Linkage ball joints (93% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.050% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.35% fail on Shock absorbers (64% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.050% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.050% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.050% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.050% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 4.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (70% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (44% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (36% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.00% fail on Direction indicators (62% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.00% fail on Flashing type (62% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.90% fail on Individual direction indicators (50% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.100% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.60% fail on Stop lamp (86% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (73% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Headlamps (88% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Headlamp (91% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.45% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.45% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.40% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.050% fail on Switch
    • 0.050% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.050% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.050% fail on Horn
  • 4.4% fail on Brakes (64% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.6% fail on Brake performance (75% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (77% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.85% fail on Rbt (sp) (76% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Parking brake performance (61% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Rbt (63% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.45% fail on Parking brake performance (66% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.100% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.050% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.050% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.050% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.25% fail on Service brake performance (91% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt (91% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance (91% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.050% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.20% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.050% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.050% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.050% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.70% fail on Mechanical brake components (78% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.65% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.100% fail on Brake linings and pads (95% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.100% fail on Brake pads (95% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.20% fail on Lever
    • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.100% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.100% fail on Valves (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.100% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.100% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.100% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (92% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.050% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.050% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.050% fail on Hand lever
  • 2.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (56% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (54% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Spark ignition (41% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.00% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (57% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Emissions not tested (80% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 2.2% fail on Tyres (66% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Condition (57% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Tread depth (71% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 2.2% fail on Visibility (68% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers (51% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Washers (84% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.050% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.050% fail on Windscreen
  • 1.7% fail on Steering (46% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Steering linkage components (65% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Track rod end (64% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.050% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.75% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.75% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.050% fail on Power steering
      • 0.050% fail on Operation
    • 0.050% fail on Steering play
      • 0.050% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.050% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 1.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (86% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Exhaust system (82% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.35% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.100% fail on Body
      • 0.100% fail on Other body component
    • 0.100% fail on Seats
      • 0.100% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.050% fail on Transmission
      • 0.050% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.050% fail on Joints
    • 0.050% fail on Doors
      • 0.050% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.050% fail on Door condition
  • 0.70% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (71% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (52% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.050% fail on Condition
    • 0.050% fail on Airbags
      • 0.050% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.60% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.60% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.15% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.15% fail on Attachment
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