Porsche Boxster MOT Results

Registered in 2010
90.2% pass rate
from 817 tests in 2021
(74% better than other 2010 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Porsche Boxster is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (73% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.73% fail on Headlamps (76% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Headlamp (78% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.37% fail on Direction indicators (82% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Flashing type (82% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.12% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 2.2% fail on Brakes (72% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.73% fail on Brake performance (82% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Service brake performance (82% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Rbt (81% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake performance (78% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.37% fail on Rbt
          • 0.37% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.24% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (86% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Rbt (sp) (86% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Mechanical brake components (83% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.49% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.12% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.12% fail on Pedal
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.12% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.12% fail on Other components
  • 2.1% fail on Tyres (66% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Condition (57% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Tread depth (75% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 1.5% fail on Suspension (89% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Springs (86% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Coil springs (86% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Coil spring (86% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Suspension arms (88% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint (76% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.12% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
  • 0.73% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (79% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Exhaust emissions (78% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Spark ignition (64% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.24% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.24% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 0.49% fail on Body, chassis, structure (88% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Exhaust system (78% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Transmission
      • 0.12% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.12% fail on Joints
    • 0.12% fail on Doors
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
  • 0.37% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.37% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.24% fail on Steering (90% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Power steering
      • 0.24% fail on Other components (11 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  • 0.24% fail on Visibility (95% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Washers (91% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 0.12% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.12% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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