Austin Ambassador 1.7hl auto

Based on 710 Austin Ambassador 1.7hl auto vehicles and 30 completed MOT tests, the Austin Ambassador 1.7hl auto has an overall 57% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 54,782 miles.

Austin Ambassador 1.7hl auto problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Austin Ambassador 1.7hl auto MOT tests:

• Other144%
• Emissions & nuisance12%
• Seatbelts & equipment11%
• Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
• Brakes4%
• Steering2%

Austin Ambassador 1.7hl auto pass rate by age

Fuel types: Petrol (710)

Most common Austin Ambassador 1.7hl auto MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Austin Ambassador 1.7hl auto MOT tests:

1. Horn not working (1.6.2a) (5 times)
2. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (5 times)
3. Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (3 times)
4. Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6) (3 times)
5. Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
6. Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (3 times)
7. Oil leak (3 times)
8. front number plate damaged (3 times)
9. fuel cap seal perishing (3 times)
10. n/s/r upper sill corroding (3 times)
11. noise from n/s/r wheel bearing - just acceptable (3 times)
12. o/s/r sill/wheel arch corroded - just acceptable (3 times)
13. unable to open n/s/r door from outside (3 times)
14. wiper blade fixings worn (3 times)
15. Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)

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