MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,542 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside rear brake binding slightly
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
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
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.
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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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