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OKS 160

1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,112 mi
Last recorded63,112 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van42,433 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKS 160
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 63,112 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 63,045 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 62,860 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 62,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

near side front tyre sidewall cracking

oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Sep 2013 62,425 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 93,546 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 93,544 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 93,501 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 93,424 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 93,418 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front 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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OKS 160 is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OKS 160, 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 OKS 160 registered?

OKS 160 is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 2 July 1971.

Is OKS 160 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OKS 160 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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