Ajs 16M Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ajs 16M reliable? We analysed 462 real MOT tests across 110 vehicles to find out.
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The Ajs 16M is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on, brake locking device insecure and wheel bearings are excessively rough. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ajs 16M.
Ajs 16M Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ajs 16M. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ajs 16M Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Ajs 16M fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Ajs 16M Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ajs 16M owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
How Long Does a Ajs 16M Last?
Based on 110 Ajs 16M vehicles on UK roads.
Ajs 16M Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ajs 16M MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Ajs 16M Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajs 16M THIS CAR | 92.6% | 462 | 13,705 mi | — yrs |
| Ajs Modena | 79.2% | 7,928 | 2,950 mi | 12 yrs |
| Ajs Modena 125 | 81.5% | 3,197 | 2,430 mi | — yrs |
| Ajs Dd | 74.8% | 2,573 | 3,914 mi | 18 yrs |
| Land Rover Range Rover Velar Edition Auto | 88.2% | 702 | 28,344 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ajs Modena (79.2% pass rate) and the Ajs Modena 125 (81.5% pass rate), the Ajs 16M outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Ajs 16M has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.6% across 462 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Ajs 16M are position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (3 recorded failures), brake locking device insecure (2), and wheel bearings are excessively rough (2). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Ajs 16M owner drives around 193 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.