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MOT reliability

Austin Sherpa

3 vehicles · 19 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Austin Sherpa vehicles and 19 completed MOT tests, the Austin Sherpa has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 125,965 miles.

3
Vehicles
19
MOT tests
25
Avg miles / year
3.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Austin Sherpa problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Austin Sherpa MOT tests:

  • Other85%
  • Seatbelts & equipment12%
  • Steering6%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension3%

Austin Sherpa pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (2), Diesel (1)

Most common Austin Sherpa MOT faults

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

  1. Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) (5 times)
  2. Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (3 times)
  3. Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1) (3 times)
  4. Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
  5. Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a) (3 times)
  6. Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) (2 times)
  7. Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) (2 times)
  8. Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
  9. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  10. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  11. Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
  12. Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1) (2 times)
  13. Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1) (2 times)
  14. drivers seat in poor condition. (2 times)
  15. underbody rust. (2 times)

Austin Sherpa pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1982 1 16 81% 122,093
1981 1 2 50% 245,620
1980 1 1 100% 10,184

Austin Sherpa reliability FAQ

Across 3 Austin Sherpa vehicles in our MOT data, 79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about 3.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Austin Sherpa MOT issues are: Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2); Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a); Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1).

The typical Austin Sherpa in our data has covered around 125,965 miles.

Compare the Austin Sherpa

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