2011 Porsche Boxster · 2,844 MOT tests
2011 Porsche Boxster reliability
2011 Porsche Boxsters fail 9.1% of first MOT tests, 67% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 23 Boxster years (2,844 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Porsche Boxsters: 16.4%)
- 9.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Porsche Boxsters: 16.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 67% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 47,463
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,844
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 72% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 65% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Strong point: suspension, 85% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Porsche Boxster
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics2.6%
- Tyres2.5%
- Brakes1.8%
- Suspension1.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.4%
- Steering0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.67%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 0.6%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.56%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.56%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.53%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 0.42%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (8.68%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.33%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.9%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (2.88%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (2.18%) · Brake pads wearing thin (1.44%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Porsche Boxster reliable?
2011 Porsche Boxsters fail 9.1% of first MOT tests, 67% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 23 Boxster years (2,844 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Porsche Boxster MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.67% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (0.6% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (0.56% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Porsche Boxster have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Porsche Boxster shows 47,463 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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