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OBX 766J

1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,525 mi
Last recorded75,525 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van42,433 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBX 766J
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 75,525 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside front trunnion (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2016 74,112 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 74,112 miles

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

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 72,003 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 72,003 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 66,605 miles

Brake pedal reserve travel better, but could still be improved.

Fail 8 Oct 2014 66,570 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 87,109 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 87,109 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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OBX 766J is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OBX 766J, 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 OBX 766J registered?

OBX 766J is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 8 January 1971.

Is OBX 766J safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBX 766J shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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