MOT reliability
Austin 7hp
2 vehicles · 13 completed MOT tests analysed
100%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Austin 7hp vehicles and 13 completed MOT tests, the Austin 7hp has an overall 100% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 46,155 miles.
2
Vehicles
13
MOT tests
91
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Austin 7hp problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Austin 7hp MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension50%
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Other33%
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Body & structure17%
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Austin 7hp MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Austin 7hp MOT tests:
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- n/s/r body panel and o/s sill corroding (1 times)
Austin 7hp pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 83,381 |
| 1927 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 8,930 |
Austin 7hp reliability FAQ
Across 2 Austin 7hp vehicles in our MOT data,
100% pass the MOT (a 0% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Austin 7hp MOT issues are:
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)); Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3); Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)).
The typical Austin 7hp in our data has covered around
46,155 miles.
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