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EYV 690J

1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,253 mi
Last recorded26,253 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van42,433 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYV 690J
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 26,253 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 25,798 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 25,424 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 25,008 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 24,430 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 24,430 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 23,815 miles

nearside front wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Fail 4 Oct 2011 23,815 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

nearside front wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Pass 8 Oct 2010 22,544 miles

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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EYV 690J is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EYV 690J, 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 EYV 690J registered?

EYV 690J is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 10 March 1971.

Is EYV 690J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYV 690J shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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