MOT reliability
Austin Maxi 1750
122,522 vehicles · 793 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 122,522 Austin Maxi 1750 vehicles and 793 completed MOT tests, the Austin Maxi 1750 has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 69,483 miles.
122,522
Vehicles
793
MOT tests
1,014
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Austin Maxi 1750 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Austin Maxi 1750 MOT tests:
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Other101%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Brakes4%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Body & structure2%
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Steering2%
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Lamps & electrical1%
Austin Maxi 1750 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|
Fuel types: Petrol (122,507), Diesel (6), Other (4), Gas (2), LPG (2), Electric (1)
Most common Austin Maxi 1750 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Austin Maxi 1750 MOT tests:
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (44 times)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (21 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (16 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (16 times)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (15 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (14 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (13 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (13 times)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (13 times)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (13 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (13 times)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (12 times)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b) (12 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (12 times)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (12 times)
Austin Maxi 1750 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 76,010 |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 72,865 |
| 1980 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 71,900 |
| 1979 | 2 | 3 | 100% | 87,025 |
| 1977 | 3 | 22 | 55% | 86,295 |
| 1976 | 18 | 110 | 79% | 57,240 |
| 1975 | 8 | 39 | 74% | 83,682 |
| 1974 | 5 | 30 | 83% | 59,346 |
| 1973 | 14 | 170 | 76% | 56,130 |
| 1972 | 25 | 233 | 72% | 65,326 |
| 1971 | 16 | 138 | 78% | 94,051 |
| 1970 | 1 | 21 | 76% | 72,757 |
| 1969 | 1 | 17 | 65% | 78,305 |
Austin Maxi 1750 reliability FAQ
Across 122,522 Austin Maxi 1750 vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Austin Maxi 1750 MOT issues are:
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7); Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7); Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2).
The typical Austin Maxi 1750 in our data has covered around
69,483 miles.
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