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989 XPD

1962 Austin Princess

Cream Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,989 mi
Last recorded16,989 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

Registration989 XPD
MakeAustin
ModelPrincess
Year1962
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 16,989 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 31 May 2017 16,986 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort both wheels (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both wheels (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 16,899 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Aug 2008 16,696 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 16,696 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 16,312 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 15,949 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 15,475 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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989 XPD is a 1962 Austin Princess in Cream with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 989 XPD, 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 64 years old, this Austin Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 989 XPD registered?

989 XPD is a 1962 Austin Princess, first registered on 31 December 1962.

Is 989 XPD safe to buy?

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