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218 JOE

1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

11,282 mi
Last recorded11,282 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van34,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration218 JOE
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1969
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 11,282 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 10,350 miles

petrol cap seal perished

Fail 13 May 2014 10,345 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/r brake bind

petrol cap seal perished

Pass 20 May 2013 9,110 miles

front wipers perishing & poor

near side front wheel binding slightly

Fail 20 May 2013 9,110 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front wipers perishing & poor

near side front wheel binding slightly

Pass 3 May 2012 8,681 miles

Engine sump damaged

o/s/f wiper in poor condition

Fail 27 Apr 2012 8,681 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine sump damaged

o/s/f wiper in poor condition

Pass 4 May 2011 78,752 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 77,997 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2010 6,590 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 4,433 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 1,783 miles

some diff oil around o/s/r brake drum

steering stiffer than normal

Fail 16 Apr 2008 1,781 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

some diff oil around o/s/r brake drum

steering stiffer than normal

Pass 14 May 2007 1 miles

How Reliable is the Austin 6 Cwt Van?

Based on 2,211 MOT tests across 241 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
455
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 122
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 99
brake recording little or no effort 81
brake binding 76
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218 JOE is a 1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 34,938 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin 6 Cwt Van fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 218 JOE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin 6 Cwt Van typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 57 years old, this Austin 6 Cwt Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 218 JOE registered?

218 JOE is a 1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 1 October 1969.

Is 218 JOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 218 JOE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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