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WLO 449G

1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,021 mi
Last recorded20,021 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van34,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLO 449G
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1969
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 20,021 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 20,021 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 16,510 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 14,182 miles

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 13,676 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 13,676 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 13,637 miles

oil leak engine & gearbox

Pass 29 Oct 2009 13,623 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 13,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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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WLO 449G is a 1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 34,938 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 WLO 449G, 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 57 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 WLO 449G registered?

WLO 449G is a 1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 17 February 1969.

Is WLO 449G safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLO 449G shows 9 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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