Austin 100

Based on 3 Austin 100 vehicles and 36 completed MOT tests, the Austin 100 has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 11,826 miles.

Austin 100 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Austin 100 MOT tests:

• Other65%
• Tyres, wheels & suspension16%
• Steering12%
• Lamps & electrical8%
• Emissions & nuisance6%
• Brakes6%
• Seatbelts & equipment4%
• Visibility4%

Austin 100 pass rate by age

Fuel types: Petrol (3)

Most common Austin 100 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Austin 100 MOT tests:

1. Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (3 times)
2. Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b)) (3 times)
3. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
4. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (2 times)
5. Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
6. Oil leak (2 times)
7. Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (2 times)
8. Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i)) (2 times)
9. Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
10. Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
11. Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
12. Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g) (1 times)
13. vehicle is in full race specification (1 times)
14. Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (1 times)
15. front brake discs becoming glazed (1 times)

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