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SMM 4F

1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

12,849 mi
Last recorded12,849 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van42,433 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMM 4F
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 12,849 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 12,799 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 12,696 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 126,690 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 12,634 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 12,604 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 12,429 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 11,353 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 11,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 11,219 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 11,219 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2006 11,135 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2006 11,135 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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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SMM 4F 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 76.9%.

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 SMM 4F, 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 SMM 4F registered?

SMM 4F is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 1 October 1971.

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