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RCL 373J

1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Grey Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,318 mi
Last recorded26,318 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van42,433 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCL 373J
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2020 26,318 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking wheel cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front tyres perished and at limit

water leak

Pass 13 Jun 2016 24,468 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 218,808 miles

Both front tyres cracking in tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2014 18,939 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 15,958 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 12,329 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 6,465 miles

ADVICE:near side front bearing noisy

Pass 22 Sep 2006 2,519 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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RCL 373J is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Grey with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 42,433 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 RCL 373J, 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 55 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 RCL 373J registered?

RCL 373J is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 16 March 1971.

Is RCL 373J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCL 373J shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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