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DCH 227J

1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,015 mi
Last recorded17,015 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2008
Typical for 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van48,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCH 227J
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1970
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 15 Mar 2008 17,015 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 16,963 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 16,937 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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DCH 227J is a 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DCH 227J, 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.

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What year was DCH 227J registered?

DCH 227J is a 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 14 September 1970.

Is DCH 227J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCH 227J shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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