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GMF 351J

1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,029 mi
Last recorded47,029 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van42,433 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGMF 351J
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 47,029 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 45,500 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 45,074 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 45,074 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 44,506 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 44,506 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 43,944 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 43,680 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 42,433 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 42,408 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 41,162 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 61,162 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 39,604 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 39,604 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 38,482 miles

excess carrosion on floor and cills outside prescribed areas

Fail 9 Sep 2009 38,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

excess carrosion on floor and cills outside prescribed areas

Pass 17 Sep 2008 37,212 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 35,654 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 33,068 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 30,085 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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GMF 351J is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GMF 351J, 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.

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What year was GMF 351J registered?

GMF 351J is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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