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STL 933J

1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,065 mi
Last recorded21,065 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van42,433 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTL 933J
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 21,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 20,913 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres are perished

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2011 20,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

front brake imbalance near limit

o/s/f tyre perished

servicebrake efficiency near limit

Fail 26 Jan 2011 20,719 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 1 Dec 2009 20,502 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 20,172 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 19,791 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 19,791 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 19,279 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 19,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005 18,738 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 18,738 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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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STL 933J is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 STL 933J, 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 STL 933J registered?

STL 933J is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 11 March 1971.

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