MOT reliability
Austin 12 hp
2 vehicles · 7 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Austin 12 hp vehicles and 7 completed MOT tests, the Austin 12 hp has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 7,439 miles.
2
Vehicles
7
MOT tests
66
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Austin 12 hp problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Austin 12 hp MOT tests:
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Other133%
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Austin 12 hp MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Austin 12 hp MOT tests:
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a) (2 times)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) (2 times)
- Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pivot locking device missing (3.5.1l) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
Austin 12 hp pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 9,088 |
| 1927 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 5,790 |
Austin 12 hp reliability FAQ
Across 2 Austin 12 hp vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Austin 12 hp MOT issues are:
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a); Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a); Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1).
The typical Austin 12 hp in our data has covered around
7,439 miles.
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