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PTH 785K

1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Brown Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

63,520 mi
Last recorded63,520 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van42,433 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTH 785K
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 63,520 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 62,253 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 62,243 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 62,233 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 62,205 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 62,202 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 62,130 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 62,124 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside 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)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 61,844 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 61,243 miles

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 60,862 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 60,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 57,751 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 57,621 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 56,316 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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PTH 785K is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Brown with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PTH 785K, 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 PTH 785K registered?

PTH 785K is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 20 September 1971.

Is PTH 785K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTH 785K shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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