2014 Porsche Boxster · 4,859 MOT tests
2014 Porsche Boxster reliability
2014 Porsche Boxsters fail 7.8% of first MOT tests, 63% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 23 Boxster years (4,859 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Porsche Boxsters: 16.4%)
- 7.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Porsche Boxsters: 16.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 63% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 35,558
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,859
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 68% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 70% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1.2% of tests fail here (523% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 75% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Porsche Boxster
Fail rate by area
- Tyres2.6%
- Lights and electrics2.4%
- Number plates and VIN1.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.2%
- Brakes1%
- Suspension0.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.78%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.76%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.49%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.39%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.35%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 0.31%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.37%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.91%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (3.38%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.59%) · Brake pads wearing thin (1.5%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.32%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Porsche Boxster reliable?
2014 Porsche Boxsters fail 7.8% of first MOT tests, 63% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 23 Boxster years (4,859 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Porsche Boxster MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.78% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.76% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (0.49% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Porsche Boxster have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Porsche Boxster shows 35,558 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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