MOT History from tests of petrol AUSTIN SEVENs year 1936

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Pass percent:91.22%

(The average a petrol AUSTIN SEVEN year 1936 passes without issue)

Based on:1,116 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	13
Headlamp aim out of alignment	10
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	7
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	7
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Registration plate lamp issues	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly \|1.4.C.1a\|	3
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Indicator tell tale missing \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Centre Front Brake cable locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket \|2.4.B.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is fractured \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage \|2.7.4\|	1
Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot \|3.5.1c\|	1
Brake cable locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake cable inappropriately repaired \|3.5.1n\|	1
Offside Rear Brake cable inappropriately repaired \|3.5.1n\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front \|1.4.C.1b\|	1
Nearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear \|1.4.C.1b\|	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Rear Service brake grabbing severely \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Outer Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly \|1.4.C.1a\|	1
Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Centre Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured \|2.4.B.7a\|	1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured \|3.1.9\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket fractured \|2.4.B.6b\|	1
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Steering box damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Centre Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Centre Front Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket \|2.4.B.3a\|	1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	1
Nearside Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.C.2\|	1
Offside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly \|1.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Electrical wiring insecure \|1.9.2a\|	1
Electrical wiring inadequately supported \|1.9.2a\|	1
Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring linkage pin not correctly positioned \|2.4.B.3a\|	1
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Centre Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear \|3.5.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket \|2.4.B.3a\|	1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps \|1.7.4b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Rear brake application uneven	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Rear Drag link end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1

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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Most common failures	No# failures
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	13
Headlamp aim out of alignment	10
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	7
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	7
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Registration plate lamp issues	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly \|1.4.C.1a\|	3
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Indicator tell tale missing \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Centre Front Brake cable locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket \|2.4.B.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is fractured \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Steering box insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage \|2.7.4\|	1
Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot \|3.5.1c\|	1
Brake cable locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake cable inappropriately repaired \|3.5.1n\|	1
Offside Rear Brake cable inappropriately repaired \|3.5.1n\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front \|1.4.C.1b\|	1
Nearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear \|1.4.C.1b\|	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Rear Service brake grabbing severely \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Outer Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly \|1.4.C.1a\|	1
Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Centre Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured \|2.4.B.7a\|	1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured \|3.1.9\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket fractured \|2.4.B.6b\|	1
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Steering box damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Centre Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Centre Front Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket \|2.4.B.3a\|	1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	1
Nearside Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.C.2\|	1
Offside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly \|1.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Electrical wiring insecure \|1.9.2a\|	1
Electrical wiring inadequately supported \|1.9.2a\|	1
Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring linkage pin not correctly positioned \|2.4.B.3a\|	1
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Centre Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear \|3.5.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose \|4.2.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket \|2.4.B.3a\|	1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps \|1.7.4b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Rear brake application uneven	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Rear Drag link end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1

MOT History from tests of petrol AUSTIN SEVENs year 1936

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