MOT Status
ValidMileage
84,938 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak
Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion
oil leak
slight play in both front wheel bearings
underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both rear wheel bearings have not been checked due to both brakes binding
Both front inner arches are hole but not in a perscribed area
Underside of vehicle has been heavily welded and undersealed
oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Oil leak
both front inner arches holed outside of prescribed area
entire underside of the vehicle has been heavily welded and undersealed
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
offside and nearside rear of front arches holed outside of prescribed area
some previous welded repairs carried out to a poor standard
underside of the vehicle has been heavily welded and undersealed and is in a state of corrosion
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
offside and nearside rear of front arches holed outside of prescribed area
some previous welded repairs carried out to a poor standard
underside of the vehicle has been heavily welded and undersealed and is in a state of corrosion
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front valance rusty
n /s front inner wing and floor pan rusty
o/s rear tyre starting to perish
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rust to n/s front floor pan-o/s front wheel arch
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front body corroded
n/s/f floor pan corroded
o/s/f wheel arch corroded
oil leak
slight play to n/s/f track rod end and bush split
front valance rusty n/s front floorpan and inner sill rusty
o/s rear tyre starting to perish
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front valance rusty n/s front floorpan and inner sill rusty
o/s rear tyre starting to perish
as per vt32763723077051
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
fuel smell no visable leaks
o/s front valance corroded
after market mastercylinder and servo fitted
fuel smell no visable leaks
fuel tank starting to corrode
oil leak
slight rubbing between exhaust and lower arm and body
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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XAY 680J is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 42,433 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 XAY 680J, 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 55 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 XAY 680J registered?
XAY 680J is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 13 January 1971.
Is XAY 680J safe to buy?
The MOT history for XAY 680J shows 18 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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