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FRC 831J

1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,675 mi
Last recorded75,675 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van42,433 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRC 831J
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 75,675 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 75,675 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside parking brake effort reduced

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 75,671 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 75,671 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 75,590 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 75,588 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 75,486 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 74,973 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 74,973 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 74,176 miles

Oil leaks

Pass 7 Sep 2016 73,640 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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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FRC 831J is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FRC 831J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FRC 831J?

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What year was FRC 831J registered?

FRC 831J is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 11 May 1971.

Is FRC 831J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRC 831J shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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