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ORB 704K

1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,715 mi
Last recorded93,715 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van42,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORB 704K
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 93,715 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 90,812 miles

front antiroll bar links slight worn

rear spring eye bushes worn

Pass 22 Apr 2016 88,090 miles

n/s/f steering rack gator split slightly

o/s/f tyre low tread

rear spring bushes worn

Pass 8 Apr 2015 86,826 miles

n/s/f steering rack slight play

o/s/f top trunion bush worn

rear spring eye bushes splitting

Pass 30 Apr 2014 84,529 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 84,502 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 82,401 miles

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)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 82,381 miles

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)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 82,328 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 82,268 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 82,194 miles

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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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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ORB 704K is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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