MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,508 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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advanced wear to both front suspension lower joints
both rear road springs front bushes breaking up
both rear suspension bump stops missing
most of the suspension bushes worn or breaking up
over time there has been many welded repairs some of which have been very poorly done ,unable to fully check latest repairs due to an excess of sealent .There are still many parts of the vehicle with advanced corrosion
poor operation from washers and wipers
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Headlamp missing (1.7.3)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
advanced wear to both front suspension lower joints
both rear road springs front bushes breaking up
both rear suspension bump stops missing
most of the suspension bushes worn or breaking up
over time there has been many welded repairs some of which have been very poorly done ,unable to fully check latest repairs due to an excess of sealent .There are still many parts of the vehicle with advanced corrosion
poor operation from washers and wipers
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Austin 6 Cwt Van?
Based on 2,211 MOT tests across 241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EAE 387K is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Cream with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 EAE 387K, 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.
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What year was EAE 387K registered?
EAE 387K is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 1 December 1971.
Is EAE 387K safe to buy?
The MOT history for EAE 387K shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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