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719 UXK

1956 Austin Princess

Cream Petrol 5995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

239 mi
Last recorded239 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
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Vehicle Details

Registration719 UXK
MakeAustin
ModelPrincess
Year1956
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,995cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 239 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 238 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 39,258 miles

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

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

all ball joint gaters worn

Pass 27 Apr 2012 98,379 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2012 98,379 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2011 97,565 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 96,447 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 95,425 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2009 95,425 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2008 94,188 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 93,169 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 92,687 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 92,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both headlight reflectors deteriorating.

Fail 16 Mar 2006 92,836 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

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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719 UXK is a 1956 Austin Princess in Cream with a 5,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 719 UXK, 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 70 years old, this Austin Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 719 UXK registered?

719 UXK is a 1956 Austin Princess, first registered on 28 March 1956.

Is 719 UXK safe to buy?

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