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FMC 528J

1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,950 mi
Last recorded68,950 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van48,082 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMC 528J
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 68,950 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 67,130 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 67,130 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 66,856 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 66,856 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 66,467 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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FMC 528J is a 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FMC 528J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FMC 528J?

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What year was FMC 528J registered?

FMC 528J is a 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 8 October 1970.

Is FMC 528J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMC 528J shows 6 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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