Porsche Boxster
MOT data from 67,458 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 89%. Average mileage at test: 65,138 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 1,214 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 1,212 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 964 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 781 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 638 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 632 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 590 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 456 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 455 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 405 |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1,284 | 83.6% | |
| Top failures: lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 1998 | 2,266 | 79.3% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 1999 | 2,788 | 81.5% | |
| Top failures: lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2000 | 3,257 | 82.9% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2001 | 3,731 | 82.8% | |
| Top failures: lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2002 | 3,898 | 82.2% | |
| Top failures: brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2003 | 4,447 | 83.1% | |
| Top failures: lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | |||
| 2004 | 3,679 | 83.8% | |
| Top failures: lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2005 | 6,538 | 86.6% | |
| Top failures: lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2006 | 3,840 | 88% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | |||
| 2007 | 3,089 | 89.2% | |
| Top failures: brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2008 | 2,020 | 91.7% | |
| Top failures: brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a tyre seriously damaged, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2009 | 1,545 | 94% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | |||
| 2010 | 1,570 | 93.4% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2011 | 1,304 | 92.7% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2012 | 2,317 | 94% | |
| Top failures: brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2013 | 2,931 | 94.4% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2014 | 2,535 | 95.1% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 2015 | 2,569 | 96.7% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2016 | 2,822 | 95.8% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 2017 | 2,421 | 96.9% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | |||
| 2018 | 2,565 | 96.6% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2019 | 2,293 | 97.6% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | |||
| 2020 | 1,143 | 97.9% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, emissions test unable to be completed | |||
| 2021 | 546 | 98.9% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, number plate showing an incorrect registration | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
35,900 mi
Median
50,347 mi
75th percentile
69,503 mi
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