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MOT History from tests of petrol AUSTIN A30s year 1955

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mot history
Pass percent:74.80%
(The average a petrol AUSTIN A30 year 1955 passes without issue)
Based on:1,516 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brakes imbalanced across an axle58
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|47
Headlamp aim out of alignment45
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|43
Registration plate lamp issues35
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively27
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|27
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort24
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|23
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|22
Horn not working |1.6.2a|19
Brake pipe excessively corroded17
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|17
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|15
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.G.1f|14
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|13
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|13
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|12
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|10
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|10
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|9
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|8
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Registration plate issues8
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|7
Nearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front |1.4.C.1b|7
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|7
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|7
Front brake application uneven7
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|7
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|7
Rear brake application uneven7
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|7
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|6
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|6
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|6
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Nearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear |1.4.C.1b|6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|5
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|5
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Nearside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly |1.4.C.1a|4
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|4
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2|4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated4
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|4
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Rear brake binding4
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|4
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|4
Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|4
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|3
Offside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front |1.4.C.1b|3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Parking brake lever releases when knocked |3.1.6a|3
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn |3.1.5|3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a|3
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|3
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|3
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn |7.2.4c|3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|2
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|2
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage |2.7.4|2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|2
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear |1.4.C.1b|2
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|2
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Brake hose damaged2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Rear Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|2
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|2
Semaphore indicator switch faulty |1.4.C.1c|2
Nearside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|2
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth |3.1.5|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b|2
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2|2
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c|2
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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