1969 Austin 8 Cwt Van MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for 8 Cwt Van models manufactured in 1969, based on 118 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
1969 Austin 8 Cwt Van MOT Analysis
The 1969 Austin 8 Cwt Van has an MOT pass rate of 65.3% based on 118 tests — slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 49,997 miles on the odometer. With a 34.7% failure rate, the 1969 8 Cwt Van is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1969 Austin 8 Cwt Van is Non-component advisories, responsible for 1.7% of failures. Non-component advisories issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs range from £100–400. Driver's View of the Road is the second most common issue at 1.7%. Suspension follows at 0.8%.
Top failures specific to 1969 models only. The overall 8 Cwt Van page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Non-component Advisories | 1.7% | 2 |
| 2 | Driver's View Of The Road | 1.7% | 2 |
| 3 | Suspension | 0.8% | 1 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.8% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 49,997 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-component advisories | 0.34 | 1.7% | 2 |
| Visibility | 0.34 | 1.7% | 2 |
| Suspension | 0.17 | 0.8% | 1 |
| Brakes | 0.17 | 0.8% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 1969 Austin 8 Cwt Van has an MOT pass rate of 65.3% based on 118 tests — slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 49,997 miles on the odometer. With a 34.7% failure rate, the 1969 8 Cwt Van is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 1969 Austin 8 Cwt Van, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to non-component advisories: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With relatively low average mileage of 49,997 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.
Non-component advisories — 1.7% of failures
Non-component advisories issues account for 1.7% of MOT failures on 1969 Austin 8 Cwt Van models. Non-component advisories issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.
Driver's View of the Road — 1.7% of failures
Driver's View of the Road issues account for 1.7% of MOT failures on 1969 Austin 8 Cwt Van models. Driver's View of the Road issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.
Suspension — 0.8% of failures
Suspension issues account for 0.8% of MOT failures on 1969 Austin 8 Cwt Van models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.