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77 PKT

1961 Austin Princess

Green Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,494 mi
Last recorded80,494 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1961 Austin Princess65,865 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration77 PKT
MakeAustin
ModelPrincess
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 80,494 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 80,492 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 80,458 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 80,145 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 80,454 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 80,454 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 80,440 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 80,424 miles

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 80,402 miles

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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77 PKT is a 1961 Austin Princess in Green with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1961 Austin Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 65,865 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 Princess fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 77 PKT, 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 65 years old, this Austin Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 77 PKT registered?

77 PKT is a 1961 Austin Princess, first registered on 6 July 1961.

Is 77 PKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 77 PKT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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