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FNU 835H

1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

20,857 mi
Last recorded20,857 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van34,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNU 835H
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1969
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 20,857 miles

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

oil leak

rear exhaust mount not supporting exhaust

upper engine stabiliser bar insecure

Fail 5 Oct 2016 20,857 miles

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

oil leak

rear exhaust mount not supporting exhaust

upper engine stabiliser bar insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2015 20,694 miles

Front headlight reflectors det.

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch cover loose

diff pinion oil seal leaking

oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2014 20,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/r leaf spring guide broken

slight play at n/s/f wheel

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 20,369 miles

n/s/r leaf spring guide broken

slight play at n/s/f wheel

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 20,122 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 20,122 miles

Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 20,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 20,007 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 19,645 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 19,645 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 19,396 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 19,396 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 19,371 miles

Nearside Inner Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers seat badly worn

front and rear tyres different size

Pass 29 Sep 2008 19,168 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 19,168 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 17,064 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 17,064 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 13,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

lots of welded repairs to chassis

Pass 3 Oct 2005 3,364 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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FNU 835H is a 1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FNU 835H, 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 FNU 835H registered?

FNU 835H is a 1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 7 November 1969.

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