MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,310 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak Crankshaft Mainseal ()
Rear Oil leak Differential ()
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both Bushes Deteriorated (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak from differential.
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak from differential.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside front tyre cracking to inside sidewall
offside rear brake has slight bind
small oil leak at rear axle
misting of oil on rear diff
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nissan dual circuit master cylinder and servo is fitted, parking brake efficiency required is 16% to pass.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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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FME 996J is a 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Maroon with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 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 FME 996J, 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 FME 996J registered?
FME 996J is a 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 19 August 1970.
Is FME 996J safe to buy?
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