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FHW 932K

1972 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

53,103 mi
Last recorded53,103 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Austin 6 Cwt Van47,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHW 932K
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 53,103 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 53,009 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 52,848 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 52,673 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 52,550 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 52,366 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 52,149 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 51,893 miles

(2.2A.1b)The steering mechanism when rocked has slight free play present less than 013mm

(2.2B.1f)The offside and the nearside steering rack inner ball joint(s)/bearings are noisy in operation under load which appears they are worn

(2.5B.3c)The offside and the nearside front wheel bearings have slight free play present less than 03mm

(3.3A.1b)The brake pedal anti-slip provision is worn

(3.7.5c)The rear service brakes efforts during their application are at 19% throughout their operating range,it appears they are ready for service/repairs

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have centre caps fitted

(5.2.6)The offside and the nearside front to rear floor panels have had previosu welding repairs, i.e.patches,which have been painted over with sealant compound

(5.2.6)The offside front inner sill has been stitch welded,however the seat belt inertia reel mechanism is not within the area of the repair,and the locking stork is secured to the centre tunnel of the floor

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

Pass 12 Feb 2011 51,893 miles

(2.2A.1b)The steering mechanism when rocked has slight free play present less than 013mm

(2.2B.1f)The offside and the nearside steering rack inner ball joint(s)/bearings are noisy in operation under load which appears they are worn

(2.5B.3c)The offside and the nearside front wheel bearings have slight free play present less than 03mm

(3.3A.1b)The brake pedal anti-slip provision is worn

(3.7.5c)The rear service brakes efforts during their application are at 19% throughout their operating range,it appears they are ready for service/repairs

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have centre caps fitted

(5.2.6)The offside and the nearside front to rear floor panels have had previosu welding repairs, i.e.patches,which have been painted over with sealant compound

(5.2.6)The offside front inner sill has been stitch welded,however the seat belt inertia reel mechanism is not within the area of the repair,and the locking stork is secured to the centre tunnel of the floor

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

Pass 13 Feb 2010 51,402 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 50,660 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 50,081 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 49,063 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

corrosion to nearside and offside rear body mounts however vehicle has a separate chassis

Fail 8 Jan 2007 49,960 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 47,285 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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FHW 932K is a 1972 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FHW 932K, 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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What year was FHW 932K registered?

FHW 932K is a 1972 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 16 March 1972.

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