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SCL 827K

1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,726 mi
Last recorded36,726 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van42,433 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCL 827K
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 36,726 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 36,662 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 36,662 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside & Nearside front upper & lower swivel joints needs greasing,( slight play )

Offside front torsion bar rubs on chassis

Pass 25 Jul 2017 36,568 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 36,316 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 36,316 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 35,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 31,086 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 31,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 27,798 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 27,798 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 26,360 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 25,150 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 23,922 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 22,334 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 21,395 miles

off/side centre floor corroded.

Pass 30 Mar 2007 21,069 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 20,552 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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SCL 827K is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SCL 827K, 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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SCL 827K is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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