MOT reliability
Austin 130
2 vehicles · 5 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Austin 130 vehicles and 5 completed MOT tests, the Austin 130 has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 54,456 miles.
2
Vehicles
5
MOT tests
3,819
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Austin 130 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Austin 130 MOT tests:
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Other60%
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Emissions & nuisance40%
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Austin 130 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Austin 130 MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (1 times)
- Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) (1 times)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (1 times)
Austin 130 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 65,665 |
| 1972 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 43,248 |
Austin 130 reliability FAQ
Across 2 Austin 130 vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Austin 130 MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2); Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2); Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a).
The typical Austin 130 in our data has covered around
54,456 miles.
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