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RBX 688K

1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

47,208 mi
Last recorded47,208 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van42,433 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBX 688K
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 47,208 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 47,107 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 47,107 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 47,107 miles

Rear body floor rusty

Fail 16 Oct 2015 47,107 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear body floor rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2014 47,107 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 47,107 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 47,107 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S/R Chassis corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 47,107 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 47,107 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 47,107 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 47,107 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 47,107 miles

body scabby

h/b just efficient 25%

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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RBX 688K is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RBX 688K, 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 RBX 688K registered?

RBX 688K is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 1 December 1971.

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