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215 UXO

1971 Austin Princess

White Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,686 mi
Last recorded55,686 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2006
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Vehicle Details

Registration215 UXO
MakeAustin
ModelPrincess
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2006 55,686 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 55,675 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

chassis rusting badly in places.

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

more up/down /lift movement than normal in n/s and o/s/front king pins.

movement "more than normal" in king pin and bushes o/s/front.

underbody rusting mbadly in places.

How Reliable is the Austin Princess?

Based on 704 MOT tests across 116 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
367
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
brake binding 23
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 23
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 23
brake application uneven 18
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215 UXO is a 1971 Austin Princess in White with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Austin Princess fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 215 UXO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Princess typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 55 years old, this Austin Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 215 UXO registered?

215 UXO is a 1971 Austin Princess, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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