MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,715 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front antiroll bar links slight worn
rear spring eye bushes worn
n/s/f steering rack gator split slightly
o/s/f tyre low tread
rear spring bushes worn
n/s/f steering rack slight play
o/s/f top trunion bush worn
rear spring eye bushes splitting
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f brake hose slightly twisted
n/s/f track rod end worn slightly
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f brake hose slightly twisted
n/s/f track rod end worn slightly
Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
offside and nearside front floors corroded through but not in prescribed areas
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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ORB 704K is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 ORB 704K, 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 ORB 704K registered?
ORB 704K is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 1 August 1971.
Is ORB 704K safe to buy?
The MOT history for ORB 704K shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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