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SBO 424H

1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,643 mi
Last recorded57,643 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van48,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBO 424H
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2017 57,643 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 57,588 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 57,582 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 57,552 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 57,456 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2012 57,203 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2011 56,414 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2010 55,280 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 54,305 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 8 Sep 2008 53,292 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 51,992 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 50,383 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 46,685 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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SBO 424H is a 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 SBO 424H, 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 SBO 424H registered?

SBO 424H is a 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 16 January 1970.

Is SBO 424H safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBO 424H shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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