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BHU 434J

1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Brown Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,662 mi
Last recorded55,662 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van42,433 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHU 434J
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 55,662 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 55,641 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 55,544 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 55,005 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil leak

osr brake slightly binding

osr shacckle bush deteriorating

rear body corroding in places

slight scratches to windscreen

Pass 15 Dec 2010 54,069 miles

Oil leak

headlamp beam pattern is ok, just

indicator relay a little fast

slight earth problem with n/s/f headlamp

slight play in both inner track rod ends

slight play in front wheel bearings

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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BHU 434J is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Brown with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BHU 434J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BHU 434J registered?

BHU 434J is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 7 April 1971.

Is BHU 434J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHU 434J shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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