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XFD 916H

1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,726 mi
Last recorded77,726 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van48,082 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFD 916H
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 77,726 miles

Fuel hose slightly chafed neck to tank (7.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 77,207 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 771,989 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 76,737 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 75,999 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 74,948 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 73,991 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 73,991 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 73,213 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2012 73,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 72,033 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 71,051 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 71,051 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 69,689 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 69,689 miles

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 68,227 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 66,317 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 66,306 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 65,348 miles

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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XFD 916H is a 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XFD 916H, 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 XFD 916H registered?

XFD 916H is a 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 1 April 1970.

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