Porsche Boxster MOT Results
Registered in 200786.1% pass rate
from 1,506 tests in 2017
(65% better than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Porsche Boxster is unusually good or bad.
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4.6% fail on
Tyres
(43% better than other 2007 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Condition (39% better than other 2007 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Tread depth (55% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Valve stem (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system
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4.1% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(80% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (60% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Stop lamp (73% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.73% fail on Registration plate lamp (88% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.33% fail on
Position lamps
(94% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Front lamps (94% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Rear lamps (90% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.13% fail on Fog lamp
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0.13% fail on
Headlamps
(96% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.066% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.066% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.066% fail on Headlamp
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0.066% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.13% fail on Horn
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2.5% fail on
Brakes
(73% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Brake performance
(76% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.60% fail on Parking brake performance (69% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Rear wheels (84% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Front wheels (77% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.066% fail on Service brake performance
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0.93% fail on
Hub components
(71% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Brake discs
- 0.40% fail on Brake pads (84% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Brake calipers
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0.66% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(65% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.46% fail on
Components
(73% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Pipes (65% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
- 0.066% fail on Leaks
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0.46% fail on
Components
(73% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.20% fail on Condition
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1.1% fail on
Brake performance
(76% better than other 2007 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Suspension
(86% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.00% fail on
Coil springs
(81% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.86% fail on Condition (83% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Location
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0.33% fail on
Suspension arms
(89% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (88% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.27% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(93% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (93% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.066% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.27% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.13% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.13% fail on Condition
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0.13% fail on
Shock absorbers
(91% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Condition (91% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.066% fail on
Drive shafts
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0.066% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.066% fail on Drive shafts
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0.066% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
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1.00% fail on
Coil springs
(81% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(78% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Wipers (65% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Washers (92% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.066% fail on Windscreen
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1.00% fail on
Steering
(57% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.93% fail on
Steering system
(55% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Steering rack
- 0.33% fail on Track rod end (77% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.066% fail on Ball joint
- 0.066% fail on Steering arm
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0.13% fail on
Power steering
- 0.066% fail on Rams
- 0.066% fail on Other components
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0.93% fail on
Steering system
(55% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.80% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.80% fail on Registration plate
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0.73% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(80% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Emissions (73% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Exhaust system (84% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.13% fail on Cap
- 0.066% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.27% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.27% fail on Attachment
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0.20% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(84% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 0.20% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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0.20% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
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0.066% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
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0.066% fail on
Load security
- 0.066% fail on Bootlid
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0.066% fail on
Load security
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Porsche Boxster (2005 - 2012)
Enjoyable and easy to drive, wonderful engine sound, great performance, surprisingly practical for a two-seat sports car, good automatic PDK gearbox.