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MOT reliability

Austin S

2 vehicles · 14 completed MOT tests analysed
93%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Austin S vehicles and 14 completed MOT tests, the Austin S has an overall 93% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 62,606 miles.

2
Vehicles
14
MOT tests
182
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Austin S problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Austin S MOT tests:

  • Other82%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension18%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Austin S MOT faults

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

  1. Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c) (1 times)
  2. Horn not working (1.6.2a) (1 times)
  3. Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a) (1 times)
  4. Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (1 times)
  5. Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) (1 times)
  6. Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b) (1 times)
  7. Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  8. Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  9. Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (1 times)
  10. Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
  11. Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (1 times)

Austin S pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1971 1 3 100% 62,606
1962 1 11 91% —

Austin S reliability FAQ

Across 2 Austin S vehicles in our MOT data, 93% pass the MOT (a 7% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Austin S MOT issues are: Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c); Horn not working (1.6.2a); Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a).

The typical Austin S in our data has covered around 62,606 miles.

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