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PDL 902H

1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,631 mi
Last recorded35,631 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van48,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDL 902H
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 35,631 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 35,578 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 35,578 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 34,858 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 34,663 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 34,658 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 34,551 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 34,273 miles

O/S SEAT BELT STALK TWISTED

Fail 26 Oct 2007 34,270 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

O/S SEAT BELT STALK TWISTED

Fail 13 Jan 2007 34,221 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front and offside front inner wheel archs holed and corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2005 33,946 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 33,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PDL 902H is a 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 48,082 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 PDL 902H, 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 56 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 PDL 902H registered?

PDL 902H is a 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 17 June 1970.

Is PDL 902H safe to buy?

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