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ATX 865J

1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,576 mi
Last recorded28,576 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van48,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATX 865J
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 28,576 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 26,374 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 25,418 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 25,186 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 24,647 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 23,119 miles

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Pass 11 Jan 2012 23,116 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 22,936 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 22,936 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 22,773 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 22,362 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight noise offside front wheel bearing

Fail 19 Sep 2008 22,362 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight noise offside front wheel bearing

Pass 27 Sep 2007 21,799 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 89,754 miles

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

corrosion on n/s and o/s rear floor

nail in tyre

unable to asess repair to n/s seat belt mounting

Fail 1 Jun 2006 89,746 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

nail in tyre

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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ATX 865J is a 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 48,082 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 ATX 865J, 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 56 years old, this Austin 6 Cwt Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ATX 865J?

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What year was ATX 865J registered?

ATX 865J is a 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 10 September 1970.

Is ATX 865J safe to buy?

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