Burstner Unclassified
From 563 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, caused 5 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 5 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 4 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 4 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
| a spring insecurely attached to chassis or axle | 3 |
| a service brake control has insufficient reserve travel | 3 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 3 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 97.5% | a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
| 2020 | 92.9% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2019 | 87.7% | windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, a spring insecurely attached to chassis or axle |
Typical mileage
Half of all Unclassifieds tested had between 7,867 and 17,544 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 12,730 median miles, the Unclassified has 0.056 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Burstner Unclassified MOT pass rate?
The Burstner Unclassified has a 92.9% MOT pass rate based on 563 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Burstner Unclassified?
The most common MOT failure on the Burstner Unclassified is parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, which caused 5 failures. Other common issues include windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Burstner Unclassified at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Burstner Unclassified is 12,730 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 7,867 and 17,544 miles.
Buying a used Unclassified?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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