Austin A70

Based on 9 Austin A70 vehicles and 39 completed MOT tests, the Austin A70 has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 57,387 miles.

Austin A70 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Austin A70 MOT tests:

• Other222%
• Emissions & nuisance3%
• Seatbelts & equipment3%

Austin A70 pass rate by age

Fuel types: Petrol (8), Diesel (1)

Most common Austin A70 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Austin A70 MOT tests:

1. Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) (2 times)
2. Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a) (2 times)
3. Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
4. Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) (2 times)
5. Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
6. Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
7. Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
8. Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) (2 times)
9. Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
10. Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
11. Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
12. offside front tyre splitting on sidewalls and in tread (2 times)
13. offside rear tyre splitting in sidewalls and in tread (2 times)
14. Both front shock absorber outer bushes perished (2 times)
15. Exhaust system rusty (2 times)

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