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DGT 616H

1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,665 mi
Last recorded25,665 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van48,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGT 616H
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 25,665 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

age cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 6 Jul 2010 34,476 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Signs of corrosion offside drivers footwell/sill area.

Fail 6 Jul 2010 34,476 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Signs of corrosion offside drivers footwell/sill area.

Pass 7 May 2009 33,977 miles

Signs of surface corrosion centre of offside chassis.

Slight play in steering rack-both sides.

Pass 17 Apr 2008 32,490 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 32,467 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 31,761 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 29,317 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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DGT 616H is a 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 DGT 616H, 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 DGT 616H registered?

DGT 616H is a 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 16 April 1970.

Is DGT 616H safe to buy?

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