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KCE 845F

1968 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

16,818 mi
Last recorded16,818 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1968 Austin 6 Cwt Van46,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCE 845F
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 16,818 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension trunnion has slight play

Pass 26 May 2017 16,600 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 16,485 miles

Nearside Front Upper slight play in suspension joint

Pass 21 May 2015 16,332 miles

heavy coating of underseal obscuring view of chassis/floor

slight play in nearside front upper swivel joint

Pass 16 May 2014 16,216 miles

heavy coating of underseal obscuring view of chassis/ floor.

slight play in nearside front upper swivel joint.

tow bar flexes & does not appear very strong

Pass 11 Jun 2013 16,138 miles

heavy coating of underseal obscuring view of chassis/floor.

slight play in n/s & o/s front suspension leg thread to lower joint.

towbar flexes & does not appear very strong

Fail 5 Jun 2013 16,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

heavy coating of underseal obscuring view of chassis/floor.

slight play in n/s & o/s front suspension leg thread to lower joint.

towbar flexes & does not appear very strong

Fail 30 May 2013 16,136 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 May 2012 16,038 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 15,892 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 15,674 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 15,535 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 15,301 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 15,098 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 15,098 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 14,799 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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KCE 845F is a 1968 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 KCE 845F, 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 KCE 845F registered?

KCE 845F is a 1968 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 17 May 1968.

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