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MOT reliability

Austin Seven classic

1 vehicles · 7 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Austin Seven classic vehicles and 7 completed MOT tests, the Austin Seven classic has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 16,630 miles.

1
Vehicles
7
MOT tests
14
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Austin Seven classic problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Austin Seven classic MOT tests:

  • Other100%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Austin Seven classic MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) (1 times)
  2. Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
  4. Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (1 times)
  5. Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) (1 times)
  6. Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
  7. Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) (1 times)

Austin Seven classic pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1935 1 7 86% 16,630

Austin Seven classic reliability FAQ

Across 1 Austin Seven classic vehicles in our MOT data, 86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Austin Seven classic MOT issues are: Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c); Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).

The typical Austin Seven classic in our data has covered around 16,630 miles.

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