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ANP 259H

1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Grey Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

15,948 mi
Last recorded15,948 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van34,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANP 259H
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1969
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 15,948 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 15,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint trunion (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint trunion (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 15,802 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 15,098 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2015 15,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 15,079 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering lower suspension arm fixing point (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering shock absorber mounting prescribed area (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 14,349 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 14,333 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.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)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 13,638 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 13,631 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

area around n/s inner wing corroded. not within prescribed area.

centre exhaust clamp missing

Pass 13 Dec 2012 12,601 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 12,570 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 8,119 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Dec 2011 8,117 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 7,036 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside front floor pan has slight corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2010 7,036 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside front floor pan has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2009 2,708 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 2,708 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 99,645 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 96,451 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 96,464 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 92,338 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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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ANP 259H is a 1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Grey with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ANP 259H, 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 ANP 259H registered?

ANP 259H is a 1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 1 October 1969.

Is ANP 259H safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANP 259H shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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