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AKH 453K

1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

16,047 mi
Last recorded16,047 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van42,433 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKH 453K
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 16,047 miles

all areas corroding and welded

Pass 11 May 2017 15,515 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 15,231 miles

light rust on brake pipes

prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

welding to front panel ok (covered in uindersill)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 13,748 miles

prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

Pass 7 May 2014 13,448 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 13,174 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 11,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 10,915 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 10,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 10,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 8,462 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 7,720 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 7,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AKH 453K is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 42,433 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AKH 453K, 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 55 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 AKH 453K registered?

AKH 453K is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 1 October 1971.

Is AKH 453K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKH 453K shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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