2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Porsche Boxster MOT pass rate and common faults

1,840 MOT tests in 2024. 74.1% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

121Well above average
Passed first time74.1%
Failed or needed repairs25.9%
Typical mileage at test86,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,840 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits5.1%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.8%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.0%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.0%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.8%
  6. Position lamp: not working1.8%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.3%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.3%
  10. Horn: not working1.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics15.7%
  2. Emissions & leaks10.1%
  3. Brakes8.8%
  4. Suspension8.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  6. Body & chassis4.0%
  7. Tyres3.0%
  8. Steering1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.7%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Porsche Boxster?

In 2024, 74.1% of 2000 Porsche Boxster cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,840 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Porsche Boxster?

The most common failure reasons were catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; coil spring: fractured or broken; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Porsche Boxster reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 121, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).