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WHJ 296J

1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,221 mi
Last recorded95,221 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van48,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHJ 296J
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 95,221 miles

O/S/F tyre inner sidewall has a small split

Fail 20 May 2017 95,209 miles

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

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

N/S/R hand brake effort is low

O/S/F tyre inner sidewall has a small split

Pass 18 Jun 2016 93,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front trunnion bolt has some play at the upper end

Oil leak ()

exhaust rear pipe is contacting/chafing against the shock absorber

Pass 23 May 2015 91,662 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

exhaust rear section contacting against nearside rearshock absorber and fuel tank

some corrosion to nearside and offside front floorpan

Pass 14 Jun 2014 89,311 miles

Front wipers are getting smeary.

N/S/F upper trunion has some play.

O/S/R and N/S/F floorpan corroding.

Pass 27 Apr 2013 87,131 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

front windscreen wiper blades smearing slightly

nearside front upper top hat bush has slight play

nearside rear brake backing plate is damp, indicating a possible wheel cylinder leak

nearside rear leaf spring front most bush slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing heavily on the outer edge

Pass 21 Apr 2012 83,319 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 79,414 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 78,392 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 72,853 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 69,367 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 64,980 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 91,442 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 91,439 miles

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

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

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

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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WHJ 296J is a 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 48,082 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 WHJ 296J, 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 56 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 WHJ 296J registered?

WHJ 296J is a 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 1 August 1970.

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