2007 Porsche Boxster · 6,201 MOT tests
2007 Porsche Boxster reliability
2007 Porsche Boxsters fail 15.3% of first MOT tests, 59% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 23 Boxster years (6,201 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Porsche Boxsters: 16.4%)
- 15.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Porsche Boxsters: 16.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 59% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 65,963
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,201
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 55% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- 2008 cars: 63% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 73% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Porsche Boxster
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics4.5%
- Brakes3.9%
- Suspension3.7%
- Tyres2.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.8%
- Steering1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.82%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.06%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 1.05%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Headlamp aim set too high 1%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 0.95%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Stop lamp not working 0.81%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (8.53%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (7.77%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.64%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.45%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (4.6%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (2.66%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Porsche Boxster reliable?
2007 Porsche Boxsters fail 15.3% of first MOT tests, 59% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 23 Boxster years (6,201 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Porsche Boxster MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (1.82% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.06% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (1.05% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Porsche Boxster have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2007 Porsche Boxster shows 65,963 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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