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HWC 636H

1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,156 mi
Last recorded37,156 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van48,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWC 636H
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 37,156 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear shock absorber cover corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2017 37,156 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings to suspension arm (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis to inner panel (6.1.A.1)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear shock absorber cover corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2016 34,118 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 32,048 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 32,048 miles

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

near side rear brake slightly low

steering slightly stiff

Pass 1 Jul 2012 29,990 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2011 28,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 26,479 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 24,699 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 23,913 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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HWC 636H is a 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HWC 636H, 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 HWC 636H registered?

HWC 636H is a 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 13 May 1970.

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