2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Porsche Boxster MOT pass rate and common faults

1,573 MOT tests in 2024. 83.3% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

146Well above average
Passed first time83.3%
Failed or needed repairs16.7%
Typical mileage at test67,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,573 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.6%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.6%
  3. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.5%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    21 marked dangerous
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.0%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    20 marked dangerous
  10. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics5.8%
  2. Brakes5.2%
  3. Suspension4.7%
  4. Emissions & leaks3.4%
  5. Tyres3.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  7. Steering1.1%
  8. Body & chassis1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.3%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.5%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)6.1%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2007 Porsche Boxster?

In 2024, 83.3% of 2007 Porsche Boxster cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,573 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Porsche Boxster?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Porsche Boxster reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 146, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).