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COM 556K

1972 Austin 6 Cwt Van

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,422 mi
Last recorded20,422 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 1972 Austin 6 Cwt Van47,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOM 556K
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2019 20,422 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill and inner wing area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all areas showing severe signs of corrosion

all rear bodywork panels corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2018 20,383 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded all under sill and inner wing areas (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lower trunnion (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower under sill and inner wing areas (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all areas are showing severe signs of corossion

all rear bodywork panels corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2017 19,055 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 17,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 17,964 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 14,796 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 14,796 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 13,978 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 13,067 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 11,979 miles

near side rear tyre perished and cracked

rear service brake application slightly uneven

Fail 8 Feb 2011 11,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

near side rear tyre perished and cracked

rear service brake application slightly uneven

Pass 17 Nov 2009 11,956 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

surface corrosion to floor pans

Fail 13 Nov 2009 11,975 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

noise coming from engine

surface corrosion to floor pans

Pass 12 Jun 2008 11,050 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

n/s/f lower inner wing rusty but not holed

slight movement inboth front lower kingpin bushes

vehicle overheating

Fail 11 Jun 2008 11,050 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

nearside inner wing bottom plate rusty

slight movement in both front lower kingpin bushes

vehicle overheating

Fail 6 Jun 2008 11,049 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearsdie inner wing bottom plate rusty

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

slight movement in both front lower kingpin bushes

vehicle overheating

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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COM 556K is a 1972 Austin 6 Cwt Van in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 COM 556K, 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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COM 556K is a 1972 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 1 April 1972.

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