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8.3%fail rate

Ajs 8 common MOT failures and failure rate

What a Ajs 8 fails its MOT on, from real DVSA test data, and the part that resolves each item.

Based on 120 MOT tests in DVSA data.

About 8.3% of MOT tests recorded on the Ajs 8 in DVSA data end in a failure. The same handful of items account for most of them.

Its most common failure is fuel system, which makes up 10.0% of the Ajs 8's failures, followed by fuel system, other. Each item below links to the part that resolves it. Confirm the exact fitment against your registration or VIN before buying, and have safety-critical work done by a competent mechanic.

What it fails on, and why

Fuel system10.0% of failures

Fuel-system failures are leaks or an insecure filler cap.

Other10.0% of failures

This covers a range of smaller items, from a non-working horn to a warning light left on.

Other models

Ajs Modena MOT failures20.1% failure rateAjs Dd MOT failures25.2% failure rateAjs Js MOT failures24.9% failure rateFord Fiesta MOT failures27.1% failure rate

Sources: DVSA MOT History API: MOT test results and defect data ยท DVSA MOT testing data for Great Britain