2016 Porsche Boxster: common problems and MOT failures

Common 2016 Porsche Boxster MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2016 Porsche Boxster MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Tyres
  18% of testsRough price £70–£150

  At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

• Brakes
  5% of testsRough price £150–£350

  At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

• Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
  3% of testsRough price £15–£250

  At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

• Suspension
  2% of testsRough price £120–£400

  At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

• Lights and electrics
  2% of testsRough price £10–£80

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

• Exhaust and emissions
  1% of testsRough price £100–£1,200

  At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for engine or DPF warning lights.

Known faults on the 2016 Porsche Boxster

Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.

• Paintwork quality

  All engines

  There are reports of paintwork quality problems. Engines are generally reliable if serviced and oil-changed on time.

  At the viewing: Look over the paint, and check the service history for regular oil changes.

  Source: What Car?: used Porsche Boxster (2012-2016) reliability

• Roof and hard-use checks

  Boxster

  Check the folding hood works properly, and look for signs of hard use: black exhaust smoke, replaced panels and kerbed wheels.

  At the viewing: Open and close the roof, and look for smoke on start-up.

  Source: What Car?: used Porsche Boxster (2012-2016) reliability

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2016 Porsche Boxster

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

1. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?