MOT reliability
Porsche Boxter
30 vehicles · 338 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 30 Porsche Boxter vehicles and 338 completed MOT tests, the Porsche Boxter has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 73,638 miles.
30
Vehicles
338
MOT tests
3,005
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Porsche Boxter problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Porsche Boxter MOT tests:
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Other61%
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Brakes19%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension15%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Steering1%
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Visibility1%
Porsche Boxter pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 100% |
| 4 | 6 | 83% |
| 5 | 10 | 90% |
| 6 | 17 | 76% |
| 7 | 15 | 93% |
| 8 | 19 | 79% |
| 9 | 17 | 88% |
| 10 | 18 | 89% |
| 11 | 24 | 75% |
| 12 | 17 | 88% |
| 13 | 18 | 78% |
| 14 | 17 | 76% |
| 15 | 16 | 88% |
| 16 | 13 | 92% |
| 17 | 15 | 87% |
| 18 | 17 | 71% |
| 19 | 12 | 83% |
| 20 | 14 | 79% |
Fuel types: Petrol (29), Other (1)
Most common Porsche Boxter MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Porsche Boxter MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (9 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (7 times)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (7 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (7 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (5 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (5 times)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (5 times)
Porsche Boxter pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 18 | 94% | 56,967 |
| 2004 | 1 | 19 | 79% | 133,257 |
| 2003 | 5 | 64 | 81% | 49,872 |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 29,058 |
| 2001 | 5 | 37 | 86% | 71,018 |
| 2000 | 4 | 74 | 74% | 98,439 |
| 1999 | 5 | 38 | 89% | 67,489 |
| 1998 | 5 | 73 | 86% | 57,293 |
| 1997 | 2 | 7 | 86% | 138,225 |
Porsche Boxter reliability FAQ
Across 30 Porsche Boxter vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Porsche Boxter MOT issues are:
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); Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)).
The typical Porsche Boxter in our data has covered around
73,638 miles.
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