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XYT 685H

1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,418 mi
Last recorded95,418 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van34,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYT 685H
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1969
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 95,418 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 95,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 92,311 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 92,311 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 92,065 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both front suspension top bushes perrished

both rear shock absorber bushes perrished

front and rear leaf spring bushes perrished

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 30 Nov 2009 91,978 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 91,968 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 90,785 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 90,706 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 90,208 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 22 Jul 2006 87,449 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 87,449 miles

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

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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XYT 685H is a 1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 34,938 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 XYT 685H, 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 57 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 XYT 685H registered?

XYT 685H is a 1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 15 October 1969.

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