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TOM 491H

1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

10,738 mi
Last recorded10,738 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van48,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOM 491H
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 10,738 miles

Nearside Rear floor filler panel under fuel filler pipe corroded but not prescribed area

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded but not prescribed area

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 13 Jul 2016 10,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bump stop mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush also missing locking device (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring front anchorage (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat belt rear mounting location (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat belt rear mounting location (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tie bar filler panel corroded but not affecting component security

Nearside floor filler panel under fuel filler pipe corroded but not prescribed area

Offside Front tie bar filler panel corroded but not affecting component security

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded but not prescribed area

Pass 20 Jul 2015 9,106 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 9,101 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 8,508 miles

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 7,631 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 7,586 miles

general body condition poor

Fail 24 Jul 2012 7,581 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

general body condition poor

Pass 27 Jul 2011 6,610 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 2,618 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 96,112 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 65,000 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 88,349 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 91,879 miles

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 78,393 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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TOM 491H is a 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 TOM 491H, 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.

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TOM 491H is a 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 1 February 1970.

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