Husqvarna 701 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Husqvarna 701 car check
Is the Husqvarna 701 reliable? We analysed 762 real MOT tests across 131 vehicles to find out.
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The Husqvarna 701 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Husqvarna 701.
Husqvarna 701 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Husqvarna 701. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Husqvarna 701 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Husqvarna 701 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Husqvarna 701 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Husqvarna 701 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Husqvarna 701 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Husqvarna 701 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Husqvarna 701 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Husqvarna 701 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 66 | 87.9% | 5,169 | 8,831 | 17,303 |
| 2016 | 651 | 86.0% | 3,502 | 6,289 | 10,311 |
How Long Does a Husqvarna 701 Last?
Based on 131 Husqvarna 701 vehicles on UK roads.
Husqvarna 701 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Husqvarna 701 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Husqvarna 701
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
87.9% MOT pass rate from 66 tests
86.0% MOT pass rate from 651 tests
The best year to buy a used Husqvarna 701 is 2017, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.9% across 66 tests. The 2016 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Husqvarna 701 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Husqvarna 701 THIS CAR | 86.4% | 762 | 6,352 mi | 10 yrs |
| Husqvarna Fe | 83.7% | 2,916 | 2,587 mi | 13 yrs |
| Husqvarna Te | 82.9% | 2,729 | 2,275 mi | 15 yrs |
| Husqvarna SM610S | 81.4% | 1,821 | 7,841 mi | 26 yrs |
| Vauxhall Insignia Sri 128 Cdti | 81.9% | 1,351 | 101,376 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Husqvarna Fe (83.7% pass rate) and the Husqvarna Te (82.9% pass rate), the Husqvarna 701 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Husqvarna 701Should you buy a used Husqvarna 701?
The Husqvarna 701 has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.4% across 762 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Husqvarna 701 with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Husqvarna 701 owner drives around 686 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.
In terms of longevity, most Husqvarna 701 models stay on UK roads for around 10 years. If you're buying one that's already well within that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
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.