Porsche Boxster MOT Results

Registered in 2011
90.7% pass rate
from 786 tests in 2021
(72% better than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Porsche Boxster is unusually good or bad.

  • 2.9% fail on Tyres (50% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Condition
    • 1.4% fail on Tread depth (57% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 2.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (80% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.25% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (84% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.13% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.13% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.13% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.13% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.13% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.13% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.13% fail on Horn
  • 1.7% fail on Brakes (76% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.38% fail on Mechanical brake components (87% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.38% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.38% fail on Brake performance (88% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.13% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.13% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.38% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.38% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.13% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.13% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.13% fail on Pedal
    • 0.13% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 1.0% fail on Visibility (79% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Wipers (62% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Washers
  • 0.89% fail on Suspension (92% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Springs (92% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Coil springs (92% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Coil spring (92% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Suspension arms (93% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.13% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.13% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 0.76% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.76% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.38% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.38% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.38% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (85% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Exhaust emissions (84% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Spark ignition (75% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.25% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.13% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment
  • 0.13% fail on Steering
    • 0.13% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.13% fail on Track rod end
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