MOT reliability
Austin Seve
5 vehicles · 23 completed MOT tests analysed
96%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Austin Seve vehicles and 23 completed MOT tests, the Austin Seve has an overall 96% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 38,409 miles.
5
Vehicles
23
MOT tests
105
Avg miles / year
0.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Austin Seve problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Austin Seve MOT tests:
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Other300%
Fuel types: Petrol (5)
Most common Austin Seve MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Austin Seve MOT tests:
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) (1 times)
- Cracking slightly on side wall of tyre o/s rear (1 times)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (1 times)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (1 times)
- Steering linkage joints slight play (1 times)
Austin Seve pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 19,848 |
| 1937 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 97,666 |
| 1935 | 2 | 9 | 89% | 35,718 |
| 1928 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 3,094 |
Austin Seve reliability FAQ
Across 5 Austin Seve vehicles in our MOT data,
96% pass the MOT (a 4% failure rate), with about
0.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Austin Seve MOT issues are:
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b); Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b); Cracking slightly on side wall of tyre o/s rear.
The typical Austin Seve in our data has covered around
38,409 miles.
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