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VHO 406H

1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Maroon Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,967 mi
Last recorded96,967 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2007
Typical for 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van48,082 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHO 406H
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1970
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2007 96,967 miles

headlamp patterns vague

travel on footbrake

Fail 4 Oct 2007

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

headlamp patterns vague

travel on footbrake

Pass 10 Feb 2006 95,691 miles

corrosion to chassis and floors etc in non prescribed areas

o/s rear tyre splitting

travel on brakes

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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VHO 406H is a 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Maroon with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VHO 406H, 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 VHO 406H registered?

VHO 406H is a 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 6 March 1970.

Is VHO 406H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHO 406H shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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