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Austin Seven MOT Results

89.0% pass rate

from 146 tests in 2017

(62% better than other pre-1990 cars)

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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 Seven is unusually good or bad.

5.5% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (67% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Position lamps
  - 2.7% fail on Rear lamps
  - 0.68% fail on Front lamps
- 2.7% fail on Headlamps
  - 2.7% fail on Headlamp
- 2.7% fail on Horn
- 1.4% fail on Battery
- 1.4% fail on Stop lamp
- 1.4% fail on Direction indicators
  - 1.4% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.68% fail on All direction indicators
    - 0.68% fail on Individual lamps
- 0.68% fail on Registration plate lamp
2.7% fail on Brakes (76% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Brake performance (75% better than other pre-1990 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Front wheels
  - 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.68% fail on Service brake control components
  - 0.68% fail on Pedal
    - 0.68% fail on Anti-slip
2.1% fail on Suspension (79% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Leaf springs
  - 0.68% fail on Securing bolts
- 0.68% fail on Tie bars/rods
  - 0.68% fail on Condition
- 0.68% fail on Shock absorbers
  - 0.68% fail on Fitment
- 0.68% fail on Drive shafts
  - 0.68% fail on Front drive shafts
    - 0.68% fail on Constant velocity joints
1.4% fail on Road Wheels
- 1.4% fail on Condition (32 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
1.4% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 1.4% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.68% fail on Cap
  - 0.68% fail on System
0.68% fail on Steering
- 0.68% fail on Steering system
  - 0.68% fail on Track rod end
0.68% fail on Tyres
- 0.68% fail on Size/type
- 0.68% fail on Condition