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WKE 584J

1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,002 mi
Last recorded70,002 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van48,082 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKE 584J
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 70,002 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 68,758 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 68,756 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 68,739 miles

Custom exhaust noisy.

Front Brakes slightly binding.

Offside Cab floor to chassis joint corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2018 68,739 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Custom exhaust noisy.

Front Brakes slightly binding.

Fuel leak at carburettor float bowl overflow.

Offside Cab floor to chassis joint corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2016 68,723 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

intermitant main lights

Pass 7 Oct 2015 68,576 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 68,574 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front and rear (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 68,499 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 68,266 miles

exhaust noisy

surface corrossion on n/s door skin

Fail 14 Aug 2012 68,260 miles

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 not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

corrossion on n/s door skin

Pass 12 Aug 2011 67,883 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2011 67,883 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2010 66,712 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 66,712 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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WKE 584J is a 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WKE 584J, 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 WKE 584J registered?

WKE 584J is a 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 16 October 1970.

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