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XFW 451K

1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Yellow Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,542 mi
Last recorded98,542 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van42,433 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFW 451K
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 98,542 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 98,140 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Jun 2013 97,928 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 97,485 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 96,830 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 95,971 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 95,256 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 10 Sep 2007 94,253 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 94,252 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

main silencer strap not attatched to silencer but does support as required

Pass 23 Aug 2006 93,736 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 93,733 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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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XFW 451K is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Yellow with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XFW 451K, 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 XFW 451K registered?

XFW 451K is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 6 August 1971.

Is XFW 451K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFW 451K shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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