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MOT reliability

Austin 140

1 vehicles · 18 completed MOT tests analysed
56%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Austin 140 vehicles and 18 completed MOT tests, the Austin 140 has an overall 56% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 15,785 miles.

1
Vehicles
18
MOT tests
2.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Austin 140 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Austin 140 MOT tests:

  • Other108%
  • Emissions & nuisance14%
  • Brakes10%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%

Fuel types: Diesel (1)

Most common Austin 140 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Austin 140 MOT tests:

  1. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (4 times)
  2. Oil leak (3 times)
  3. Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (3 times)
  4. Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (2 times)
  5. Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (2 times)
  6. Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (2 times)
  7. pannel lights not working (2 times)
  8. vehicle wiring in poor condition (2 times)
  9. battery security (2 times)
  10. exhaust blow (2 times)
  11. Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
  12. Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e) (2 times)
  13. Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e) (2 times)
  14. cab floor some rust damage (2 times)
  15. cab wiring untidy (2 times)

Austin 140 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1967 1 18 56% 15,785

Austin 140 reliability FAQ

Across 1 Austin 140 vehicles in our MOT data, 56% pass the MOT (a 44% failure rate), with about 2.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Austin 140 MOT issues are: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3); Oil leak; Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8).

The typical Austin 140 in our data has covered around 15,785 miles.

Compare the Austin 140

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