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ADV 157B

1964 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,365 mi
Last recorded2,365 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADV 157B
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1964
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 2,365 miles

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Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2011 2,198 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2009 1,744 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 1,740 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 1,563 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 1,357 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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ADV 157B is a 1964 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ADV 157B, 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 62 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 ADV 157B registered?

ADV 157B is a 1964 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 27 August 1964.

Is ADV 157B safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADV 157B shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ADV 157B have outstanding finance?

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