MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,738 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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 ()
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
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)
Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
general body condition poor
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
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Austin 6 Cwt Van?
Based on 2,211 MOT tests across 241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was TOM 491H registered?
TOM 491H is a 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 1 February 1970.
Is TOM 491H safe to buy?
The MOT history for TOM 491H shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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