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CKB 229K

1972 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,603 mi
Last recorded82,603 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 1972 Austin 6 Cwt Van47,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKB 229K
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 82,603 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 82,175 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 81,690 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 81,685 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

o/s/f tyre wall cracking

Pass 28 Nov 2006 81,669 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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CKB 229K is a 1972 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Green with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Austin 6 Cwt Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 47,386 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 CKB 229K, 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 54 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 CKB 229K registered?

CKB 229K is a 1972 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 1 February 1972.

Is CKB 229K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CKB 229K 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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