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FME 996J

1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Maroon Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

49,310 mi
Last recorded49,310 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van48,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFME 996J
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1970
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 49,310 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 49,084 miles

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))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 49,084 miles

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))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 48,856 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 48,566 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 48,310 miles

Front Oil leak Crankshaft Mainseal ()

Rear Oil leak Differential ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both Bushes Deteriorated (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 49,656 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak from differential.

Fail 30 Sep 2016 47,653 miles

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.

Pass 24 Aug 2015 47,094 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 46,664 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 45,437 miles

misting of oil on rear diff

Pass 20 Jun 2012 44,577 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 43,916 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 43,728 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 43,464 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 43,455 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 43,117 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 42,756 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 42,459 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 41,888 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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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.

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