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XTR 308J

1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,479 mi
Last recorded34,479 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van42,433 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTR 308J
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2015 34,479 miles

145 tyres on front

155 tyres on rear

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

four hub caps

Pass 11 Jun 2014 31,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 29,011 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 26,350 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 23,470 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 22,204 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 22,184 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 21,990 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 21,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 21,787 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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XTR 308J is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 42,433 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 XTR 308J, 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 55 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 XTR 308J registered?

XTR 308J is a 1971 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 5 March 1971.

Is XTR 308J safe to buy?

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