MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,525 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside front trunnion (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (2.4.B.2)
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)
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)
Brake pedal reserve travel better, but could still be improved.
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)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Austin 6 Cwt Van?
Based on 2,211 MOT tests across 241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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