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WBJ 548G

1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,198 mi
Last recorded39,198 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van34,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBJ 548G
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1969
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 39,198 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

offside mirror cracked

offside rear inner wheel arch/body corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2014 39,193 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

offside mirror cracked

offside rear inner wheel arch/body corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2014 39,193 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

offside mirror cracked

offside rear inner wheel arch body corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 39,193 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 39,182 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 28,456 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 24,796 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 22,082 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 46,459 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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WBJ 548G is a 1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WBJ 548G, 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 WBJ 548G registered?

WBJ 548G is a 1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 1 February 1969.

Is WBJ 548G safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBJ 548G shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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