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MOT reliability

Austin 998

2 vehicles · 11 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Austin 998 vehicles and 11 completed MOT tests, the Austin 998 has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 62,492 miles.

2
Vehicles
11
MOT tests
465
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Austin 998 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Austin 998 MOT tests:

  • Other93%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension14%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Austin 998 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Austin 998 MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  3. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  4. Offside brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) (1 times)
  5. Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6) (1 times)
  6. Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6) (1 times)
  7. Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a) (1 times)
  10. Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a) (1 times)
  11. Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) (1 times)
  12. Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b) (1 times)

Austin 998 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1965 1 5 80% 69,146
1961 1 6 67% 55,839

Austin 998 reliability FAQ

Across 2 Austin 998 vehicles in our MOT data, 73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about 1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Austin 998 MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).

The typical Austin 998 in our data has covered around 62,492 miles.

Compare the Austin 998

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