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MOT reliability

Austin 7 van

2 vehicles · 17 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Austin 7 van vehicles and 17 completed MOT tests, the Austin 7 van has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 3,981 miles.

2
Vehicles
17
MOT tests
28
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Austin 7 van problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Austin 7 van MOT tests:

  • Other480%
  • Steering10%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Austin 7 van MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Austin 7 van MOT tests:

  1. Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c) (3 times)
  2. all lights disconnected day light use only (3 times)
  3. no washers opening screen (2 times)
  4. Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2) (2 times)
  5. all steering and suspension yoints and bushes slight movement (2 times)
  6. rear tyres perishing (2 times)
  7. all lights not connected only use in daylight (2 times)
  8. slight play at steering wheel (2 times)
  9. slight play in all joints and king pins (2 times)
  10. Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3) (1 times)
  11. front and rear lamps permanently disconnected only used during daylight hours and not used at times of seriously reduced visibility ref 1.1 (1 times)
  12. Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (1 times)
  14. Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (1 times)
  15. all lights removed day light use only (1 times)

Austin 7 van pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1931 1 9 78% 5,481
1930 1 8 100% 2,482

Austin 7 van reliability FAQ

Across 2 Austin 7 van vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Austin 7 van MOT issues are: Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c); all lights disconnected day light use only; no washers opening screen.

The typical Austin 7 van in our data has covered around 3,981 miles.

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