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KDT 609K

1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,437 mi
Last recorded66,437 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2008
Typical for 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van42,433 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDT 609K
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2008 66,437 miles

battery insecure

exhaust in contact with the underbody

fuel pump noisy in operation

Fail 1 Aug 2008 66,430 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

both front wings not sucure on the front lower edges

exhaust in contact with the underbody

nearside front wing held in place with tape

nearside seat belt not fully fited at the time of test

nearside seat not fitted at the time of test

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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KDT 609K is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KDT 609K, 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

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What year was KDT 609K registered?

KDT 609K is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 29 October 1971.

Is KDT 609K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KDT 609K shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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