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MOT reliability

Austin 16 16

1 vehicles · 15 completed MOT tests analysed
67%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Austin 16 16 vehicles and 15 completed MOT tests, the Austin 16 16 has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 49,031 miles.

1
Vehicles
15
MOT tests
1,575
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Austin 16 16 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Austin 16 16 MOT tests:

  • Other200%
  • Steering43%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension14%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Austin 16 16 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Austin 16 16 MOT tests:

  1. Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4) (2 times)
  2. Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) (1 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) (1 times)
  4. Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) (1 times)
  5. Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) (1 times)
  6. Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
  7. Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) (1 times)
  8. Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) (1 times)
  10. Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) (1 times)
  13. Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) (1 times)
  14. Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4) (1 times)

Austin 16 16 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1948 1 15 67% 49,031

Austin 16 16 reliability FAQ

Across 1 Austin 16 16 vehicles in our MOT data, 67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Austin 16 16 MOT issues are: Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4); Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b); Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b).

The typical Austin 16 16 in our data has covered around 49,031 miles.

Compare the Austin 16 16

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