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LJD 396K

1972 Austin 6 Cwt Van

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,894 mi
Last recorded98,894 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Austin 6 Cwt Van47,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJD 396K
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 98,894 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front both tyres perished

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion middle chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 98,880 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both front tyres starting to crack

underside corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2014 98,827 miles

slight exhaust blow

tyres starting to crack

underside slight corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2013 98,802 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 98,749 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 98,749 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 19 May 2010 98,686 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 98,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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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LJD 396K is a 1972 Austin 6 Cwt Van in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Austin 6 Cwt Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 47,386 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 LJD 396K, 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 54 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 LJD 396K registered?

LJD 396K is a 1972 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 27 April 1972.

Is LJD 396K safe to buy?

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