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YMM 592H

1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

44,483 mi
Last recorded44,483 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van34,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMM 592H
MakeAustin
Model6 Cwt Van
Year1969
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 44,483 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 44,470 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 43,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 43,635 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 42,438 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both wiper arms worn

passanger seat removed

travel in foot brake

Fail 5 Nov 2014 42,432 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both wiper arms

n.s.r. brake effort low

passanger seat removed

travel in foot brake

Pass 18 Oct 2013 40,977 miles

under body corroding all over

Fail 4 Oct 2013 40,972 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

under body corroding all over

Pass 9 Oct 2012 40,118 miles

under body corroded all over rear spring shackles worn

Pass 22 Sep 2011 39,085 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 37,932 miles

Passenger seat removed

bushes worn on nsf top truneon

non standard number plates fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2009 36,652 miles

Emmisions at high reading at 637 co - n/s/r chassis box section weak on top and both rear chassis to floor sections rusted.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 36,652 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Emmisions at high reading at 637 co - n/s/r chassis box section weak on top and both rear chassis to floor sections rusted.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 35,070 miles

Wear in osf lower steering knuckle. nsf shocker damp. Wear in steering rack.

Pass 21 Aug 2007 33,785 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 31,767 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 31,761 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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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YMM 592H is a 1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YMM 592H, 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.

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What year was YMM 592H registered?

YMM 592H is a 1969 Austin 6 Cwt Van, first registered on 2 December 1969.

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