MOT reliability
Austin Light van
11 vehicles · 84 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate
Based on 11 Austin Light van vehicles and 84 completed MOT tests, the Austin Light van has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 55,516 miles.
11
Vehicles
84
MOT tests
232
Avg miles / year
2.9
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Austin Light van problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Austin Light van MOT tests:
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Other93%
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Brakes9%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Steering4%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Body & structure3%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Austin Light van pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|
Fuel types: Petrol (10), Diesel (1)
Most common Austin Light van MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Austin Light van MOT tests:
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c) (8 times)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b)) (7 times)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (7 times)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- play in steering column (4 times)
- Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
- Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c)) (4 times)
- Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (4 times)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (4 times)
- rear suspension bump stops missing (4 times)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (3 times)
- Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a) (3 times)
Austin Light van pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 72,916 |
| 1984 | 1 | 22 | 68% | 32,665 |
| 1981 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 99,827 |
| 1971 | 2 | 15 | 47% | 53,300 |
| 1969 | 1 | 15 | 87% | 75,291 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 61,286 |
| 1962 | 1 | 13 | 77% | — |
| 1960 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 54,959 |
| 1936 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 48,065 |
| 1929 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 3,556 |
Austin Light van reliability FAQ
Across 11 Austin Light van vehicles in our MOT data,
74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about
2.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Austin Light van MOT issues are:
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c); Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b)); Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)).
The typical Austin Light van in our data has covered around
55,516 miles.
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