MOT reliability
Austin J2
13 vehicles · 114 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 13 Austin J2 vehicles and 114 completed MOT tests, the Austin J2 has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 48,236 miles.
13
Vehicles
114
MOT tests
478
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Austin J2 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Austin J2 MOT tests:
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Other99%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Brakes6%
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Steering3%
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Body & structure2%
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Lamps & electrical1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
Austin J2 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (13)
Most common Austin J2 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Austin J2 MOT tests:
- Oil leak (10 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (6 times)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (5 times)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (5 times)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2) (4 times)
- Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2) (4 times)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (4 times)
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (4 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (3 times)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (3 times)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a) (3 times)
Austin J2 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 16 | 81% | 39,033 |
| 1967 | 2 | 20 | 85% | 68,845 |
| 1966 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 21,233 |
| 1965 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 42,985 |
| 1963 | 4 | 30 | 93% | 40,452 |
| 1962 | 1 | 6 | 50% | 99,235 |
| 1961 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 14,549 |
| 1960 | 1 | 19 | 84% | 60,055 |
| 1959 | 1 | 9 | 67% | 50,488 |
Austin J2 reliability FAQ
Across 13 Austin J2 vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Austin J2 MOT issues are:
Oil leak; Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3); Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b).
The typical Austin J2 in our data has covered around
48,236 miles.
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