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KSX 489G

1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,272 mi
Last recorded50,272 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van34,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSX 489G
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 50,272 miles

Front suspension bushes starting to perish and show slight signs of wear

Offside Rear slight bind on brake, does not show on Brake tester but stiff to turn by hand

Rear all spring bushes starting to perish

chassis heavily coated in protective coating

Fail 13 May 2017 50,267 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front suspension bushes starting to perish and show slight signs of wear

Offside Rear slight bind on brake, does not show on Brake tester but stiff to turn by hand

Rear all spring bushes starting to perish

chassis heavily coated in protective coating

Pass 22 Apr 2016 49,232 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 48,724 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 48,619 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 48,619 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 48,513 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 48,409 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 48,301 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 48,228 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 48,072 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 47,980 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 47,660 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 47,436 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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KSX 489G is a 1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KSX 489G, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KSX 489G registered?

KSX 489G is a 1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 14 April 1969.

Is KSX 489G safe to buy?

The MOT history for KSX 489G shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KSX 489G have outstanding finance?

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