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XLK 802G

1968 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Maroon Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,569 mi
Last recorded86,569 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 1968 Austin 6 Cwt Van46,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLK 802G
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1968
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 86,569 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 86,569 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 86,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 83,666 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 78,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 73,777 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 72,946 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 72,946 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

extensive welding repairs to chassis and body

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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XLK 802G is a 1968 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Maroon with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1968 Austin 6 Cwt Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 46,637 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 XLK 802G, 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 58 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 XLK 802G registered?

XLK 802G is a 1968 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 30 August 1968.

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