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JXF 683J

1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

45,911 mi
Last recorded45,911 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van42,433 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJXF 683J
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 45,911 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 42,736 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 41,587 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2015 41,587 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative n/w on left turn (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2014 39,832 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 39,832 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 May 2012 39,406 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 39,406 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 34,559 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 34,559 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 34,369 miles

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

Centre Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine & gearbox are leaking oil

Engine cooling fan missing

Pass 14 Nov 2008 31,562 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

NEW BRAKE PARTS BEDDING IN

O/S FRONT INDICATOR POOR

REAR BODY ON EDGE POOR

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT PLAY IN LOWER JOINTS N/S & O/S FRONT

WING MIRROR O/S FRONT DAMAGED

Pass 3 Nov 2007 28,854 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 28,854 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 20,987 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 20,987 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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JXF 683J is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 JXF 683J, 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 JXF 683J registered?

JXF 683J is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 28 April 1971.

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