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6806 RE

1960 Austin Princess

White Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

24,396 mi
Last recorded24,396 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1960 Austin Princess50,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6806 RE
MakeAustin
ModelPrincess
Year1960
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 24,396 miles

n/s front kingpin warn and play on limits

o/s kingpin slight play

oil leak from steering box area

play in steering box detected at steering wheel

Pass 14 Apr 2025 24,335 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both offside rear and nearside rear has corrosion and holed arch/steps but not in a prescribed area

Fail 26 Jun 2020 24,329 miles

Track rod end seriously misaligned front o/s n/s trackrod ends rubbing on inner tyre (2.1.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy o/s n/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s kingpin slight play

Pass 15 May 2019 24,256 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 24,121 miles

n/s front kingpin has slight play wear

Pass 4 May 2017 24,057 miles

n/s front kingpin has play close to limits

Pass 12 May 2016 23,985 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 23,929 miles

n/s kingin has play

Pass 14 May 2014 23,521 miles

n/s front kingpin has play and wear close to limits

Pass 21 May 2013 23,118 miles

main beam warning light not fitted

n/s kingpin excess play on limits

Pass 4 May 2012 23,063 miles

o/s front wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

Pass 13 May 2011 22,925 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 22,527 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 152,831 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 21,743 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 23 May 2007 21,310 miles

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

battery carrier corroding

Pass 18 May 2006

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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6806 RE is a 1960 Austin Princess in White with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1960 Austin Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 50,571 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 6806 RE, 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 66 years old, this Austin Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 6806 RE registered?

6806 RE is a 1960 Austin Princess, first registered on 1 January 1960.

Is 6806 RE safe to buy?

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