Porsche 1600 s coupe vs Porsche Boxster: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Porsche 1600 s coupe
100%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Porsche Boxster
83%
MOT pass rate · 46,488 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Porsche 1600 s coupe (100%) and Porsche Boxster (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Porsche 1600 s coupe | Porsche Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 100% ✓ | 83% |
| MOT failure rate | 0% ✓ | 17% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 1.4 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 84,117 mi | 74,547 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 46,488 |
Most common faults
Porsche 1600 s coupe
No fault breakdown available.
Porsche Boxster
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Porsche 1600 s coupe (100%) and Porsche Boxster (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Porsche 1600 s coupe report Full Porsche Boxster report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.