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RAE 54G

1968 Austin 6 Cwt Van

White Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,870 mi
Last recorded89,870 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 1968 Austin 6 Cwt Van46,637 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAE 54G
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1968
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 89,870 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 89,808 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 89,808 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 89,688 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 89,685 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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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RAE 54G is a 1968 Austin 6 Cwt Van in White with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RAE 54G, 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 RAE 54G registered?

RAE 54G is a 1968 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 3 September 1968.

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