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MOT reliability

Austin Jb

2 vehicles · 18 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Austin Jb vehicles and 18 completed MOT tests, the Austin Jb has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 72,461 miles.

2
Vehicles
18
MOT tests
3.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Austin Jb problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Austin Jb MOT tests:

  • Other114%
  • Steering2%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Austin Jb MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (5 times)
  2. Oil leak (3 times)
  3. Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e) (3 times)
  4. Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
  5. Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (2 times)
  6. Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2) (2 times)
  7. Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2) (2 times)
  8. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  9. Oil leak (2 times)
  10. Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) (1 times)
  11. Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) (1 times)
  12. Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a) (1 times)
  15. Offside Front Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a) (1 times)

Austin Jb pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1960 1 13 92% 99,435
1958 1 5 60% 45,488

Austin Jb reliability FAQ

Across 2 Austin Jb vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 3.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Austin Jb MOT issues are: Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a); Oil leak; Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e).

The typical Austin Jb in our data has covered around 72,461 miles.

Compare the Austin Jb

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