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956 XUC

1959 Austin Princess

Black Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,461 mi
Last recorded1,461 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1959 Austin Princess32,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration956 XUC
MakeAustin
ModelPrincess
Year1959
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2010 1,461 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 1,041 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 7,810 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 317 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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956 XUC is a 1959 Austin Princess in Black with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1959 Austin Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 32,082 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 956 XUC, 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 67 years old, this Austin Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 956 XUC registered?

956 XUC is a 1959 Austin Princess, first registered on 11 March 1959.

Is 956 XUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 956 XUC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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