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EAE 387K

1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Cream Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,508 mi
Last recorded93,508 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van42,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAE 387K
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1971
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 93,508 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 92,223 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 92,191 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 92,186 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 87,619 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 87,619 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 86,865 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 86,863 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 86,067 miles

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.

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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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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