MOT reliability
Austin 18 hp
1 vehicles · 3 completed MOT tests analysed
100%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Austin 18 hp vehicles and 3 completed MOT tests, the Austin 18 hp has an overall 100% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 4,755 miles.
1
Vehicles
3
MOT tests
100
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Austin 18 hp problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Austin 18 hp MOT tests:
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Other125%
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Steering25%
Austin 18 hp pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1)
Most common Austin 18 hp MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Austin 18 hp MOT tests:
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) (1 times)
- Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (1 times)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) (1 times)
- all tyres perished (1 times)
- note car fitted with cable operated brakes (1 times)
Austin 18 hp pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 4,755 |
Austin 18 hp reliability FAQ
Across 1 Austin 18 hp vehicles in our MOT data,
100% pass the MOT (a 0% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Austin 18 hp MOT issues are:
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b); Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a); Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2).
The typical Austin 18 hp in our data has covered around
4,755 miles.
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