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TOX 79H

1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

63,815 mi
Last recorded63,815 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van48,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOX 79H
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 63,815 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 63,801 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Fuel filler cap seal worn

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Vehical has a modification wich will affect braking and steering

chassis and floor corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2011 63,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Fuel filler cap seal worn

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Vehicle has a modification wich will affect braking and steering

chassis and floor panels all corroded in places

Pass 16 Apr 2010 63,610 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 63,608 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 63,094 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 62,098 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 62,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin retaining device missing (2.4.B.3b)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 62,042 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside 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)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s outer track rod end rubber boot split,slight play in both bottom trunions(boots split)signs of corrosion to chassis and rear body mounts.wooden floor rotten

Pass 15 Jun 2006 60,825 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 60,825 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in both bottom front trunions(rubbers slit).fuel tank repaired

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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TOX 79H is a 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 TOX 79H, 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 TOX 79H registered?

TOX 79H is a 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 9 February 1970.

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