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PEB 940J

1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,187 mi
Last recorded48,187 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van42,433 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEB 940J
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 48,187 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 48,187 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 47,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 47,704 miles

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 47,385 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 47,380 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 47,360 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

brake pipes protected by grease front pipe slight corrosion

rear brakes just in balance limits

vehicle corroded underneath

wear in front top suspension bushes

Pass 8 Mar 2008 47,272 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 47,272 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 47,020 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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PEB 940J 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 PEB 940J, 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

How do I check the history of PEB 940J?

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What year was PEB 940J registered?

PEB 940J is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is PEB 940J safe to buy?

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