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MOD 553F

1968 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,200 mi
Last recorded90,200 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 1968 Austin 6 Cwt Van46,637 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOD 553F
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 90,200 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 90,184 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 89,654 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 89,356 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 89,052 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 88,829 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 88,829 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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MOD 553F is a 1968 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 MOD 553F, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MOD 553F?

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What year was MOD 553F registered?

MOD 553F is a 1968 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 10 April 1968.

Is MOD 553F safe to buy?

The MOT history for MOD 553F shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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