MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,221 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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O/S/F tyre inner sidewall has a small split
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
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
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
Front wipers are getting smeary.
N/S/F upper trunion has some play.
O/S/R and N/S/F floorpan corroding.
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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WHJ 296J is a 1970 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 1 August 1970.
Is WHJ 296J safe to buy?
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