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HEV 489H

1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,228 mi
Last recorded35,228 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van48,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEV 489H
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 35,228 miles

Both front headlamp aims are misty

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside rear light cracked

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

This vehicle is in a rusty condition.

splits in both front wiper blades

Fail 23 Feb 2015 35,218 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Both front headlamp aims misty

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear light cracked.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 34,879 miles

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

corrosion to bodywork and floor areas

offside door mirror glass tarnished

previous welded repairs carried out

Pass 28 Jul 2012 33,756 miles

Oil leak

chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2011 96,841 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 96,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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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HEV 489H is a 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Black 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 HEV 489H, 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 HEV 489H registered?

HEV 489H is a 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 18 February 1970.

Is HEV 489H safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEV 489H 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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