MOT reliability
Austin Mayfair
7 vehicles · 49 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Austin Mayfair vehicles and 49 completed MOT tests, the Austin Mayfair has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 64,727 miles.
7
Vehicles
49
MOT tests
217
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Austin Mayfair problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Austin Mayfair MOT tests:
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Other92%
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Brakes13%
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Emissions & nuisance11%
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Seatbelts & equipment8%
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Body & structure5%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
Austin Mayfair pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7)
Most common Austin Mayfair MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Austin Mayfair MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Oil leak (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (1 times)
- Rear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) (1 times)
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) (1 times)
Austin Mayfair pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 37,105 |
| 1985 | 2 | 23 | 74% | 68,592 |
| 1983 | 2 | 9 | 78% | 52,384 |
| 1937 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 82,287 |
| 1926 | 1 | 9 | 100% | 91,748 |
Austin Mayfair reliability FAQ
Across 7 Austin Mayfair vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Austin Mayfair MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Oil leak; Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Austin Mayfair in our data has covered around
64,727 miles.
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