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AKM 742K

1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,333 mi
Last recorded72,333 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van42,433 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKM 742K
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 72,333 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 72,331 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 72,257 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 72,154 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 72,046 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 71,846 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 71,844 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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AKM 742K is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AKM 742K, 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 AKM 742K registered?

AKM 742K is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 13 August 1971.

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