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VML 447G

1968 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

43,713 mi
Last recorded43,713 miles
Recorded on27 May 2008
Typical for 1968 Austin 6 Cwt Van46,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVML 447G
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2008 43,713 miles

Body and chassis has been welded in many places

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Front brake balance close to limit 21%

Fail 22 May 2008 43,709 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Body and chassis has been welded in many places

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Front brake balance close to limit 21%

Pass 25 May 2007 43,691 miles

Boot inner wings corroded

Chassis has been repaired in various places

Cut in offside rear tyre

Extensive body repair to floorpan

Offside front shock absorber damp

Rear brake balance close to limit

Slight binding in nearside rear brake

Slight play in nearside front hub

Slight wear in nearside front lower trunnion

Pass 18 May 2006 43,688 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 43,688 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Cut in o.s.r tyre eouter sidewall

O/s handbrake slightly low

floorpan has been repaired both sides

front and rear inner wheel arches corroded into holes both sides

Pass 26 May 2005 13,672 miles
Fail 24 May 2005 13,672 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

both inner rear wheel arches corroded

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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VML 447G is a 1968 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VML 447G, 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 VML 447G registered?

VML 447G is a 1968 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 1 September 1968.

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The MOT history for VML 447G shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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