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Austin 6 MOT Results

76.6% pass rate
from 124 tests in 2017
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Austin 6 is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
    • 8.1% fail on Headlamps (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 7.3% fail on Headlamp (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale' (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Switch
    • 5.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 4.8% fail on Horn
    • 3.2% fail on Position lamps
      • 2.4% fail on Rear lamps
      • 1.6% fail on Front lamps
    • 2.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.6% fail on All direction indicators
        • 1.6% fail on Tell tales (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Registration plate lamp
    • 0.81% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 11% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.5% fail on Rear wheels
      • 6.5% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 5.6% fail on Front wheels
      • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.81% fail on Brake imbalance
    • 1.6% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.81% fail on Components
        • 0.81% fail on Hoses
      • 0.81% fail on Leaks
  • 10% fail on Suspension
    • 4.0% fail on Wheel bearings
      • 4.0% fail on Front (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 2.4% fail on Spring mounting
      • 1.6% fail on Component mounting
    • 1.6% fail on Leaf springs (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Condition
      • 0.81% fail on Pins and bushes
        • 0.81% fail on Shackle
    • 1.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.6% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.81% fail on Tie bars/rods
      • 0.81% fail on Attachment
    • 0.81% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.81% fail on Presence
    • 0.81% fail on Front suspension joints
    • 0.81% fail on Shock absorbers
      • 0.81% fail on Condition
  • 5.6% fail on Driver's view of the road
    • 4.0% fail on Washers
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers
    • 0.81% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.8% fail on Steering
    • 3.2% fail on Steering system
      • 1.6% fail on Steering rack
      • 1.6% fail on Track rod end
    • 1.6% fail on Steering operation (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 4.8% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
    • 3.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.4% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.6% fail on Cap
      • 0.81% fail on Hose
    • 0.81% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 4.0% fail on Body, Structure and General Items
    • 1.6% fail on Vehicle structure
      • 1.6% fail on Chassis
    • 1.6% fail on Doors
      • 1.6% fail on Passengers front
      • 0.81% fail on Drivers
    • 0.81% fail on Body condition
    • 0.81% fail on Seats
      • 0.81% fail on Drivers
  • 3.2% fail on Tyres
    • 0.81% fail on Size/type
    • 0.81% fail on Condition
    • 0.81% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.81% fail on Valve stem
  • 1.6% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
    • 1.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.81% fail on Requirements
      • 0.81% fail on Attachment