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WJJ 438G

1968 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,179 mi
Last recorded21,179 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2008
Typical for 1968 Austin 6 Cwt Van46,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJJ 438G
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2008 21,179 miles

Corrosion to drivers floor pan not within twelve inches.

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Jun 2007 21,179 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

drivers side footwell has corrosion but not within a prescribed area

underside of vehicle has alot of surface corrosion to body and chassis

Pass 14 Jun 2006 21,165 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 21,164 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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WJJ 438G is a 1968 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WJJ 438G, 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 WJJ 438G registered?

WJJ 438G is a 1968 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 19 November 1968.

Is WJJ 438G safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJJ 438G shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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