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MJP 344K

1972 Austin 6 Cwt Van

White Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

54,342 mi
Last recorded54,342 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1972 Austin 6 Cwt Van47,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJP 344K
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 54,342 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 54,315 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

corrosion on right hand floor

left hand front inner sill corroded and holed

perishing on left hand rear tyre

perishing on right hand rear tyre

play in right hand lower trunion thread

Fail 18 May 2015 54,313 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

corrosion on right hand floor

left hand front inner sill corroded and holed

perishing on left hand rear tyre

play in right hand lower trunion thread

Pass 4 Dec 2012 54,304 miles

light play in right hand front lower trunion thread

perishing on right hand front and right hand rear tyres

Pass 28 Oct 2011 53,992 miles

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

light lift in both front lower suspension trunions threads

perishing on both rear tyres

perishing on right hand front tyre

Fail 25 Oct 2011 53,992 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

light lift in both front lower suspension trunions threads

perishing on both rear tyres

perishing on right hand front tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2010 53,912 miles

1. light lift in two front lower steering trunions.2. light perishing in r/h rear and l/h front tyres.

Fail 2 Nov 2010 53,912 miles

1. light lift in two front lower steering trunions.2. light perishing in r/h rear and l/h front tyres.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 53,912 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1. light lift in two lower steering trunions

2. perishing in r/h rear and l/h tyres

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

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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MJP 344K is a 1972 Austin 6 Cwt Van in White with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MJP 344K, 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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MJP 344K is a 1972 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 9 March 1972.

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