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ARO 608K

1971 Austin Princess

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,329 mi
Last recorded91,329 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARO 608K
MakeAustin
ModelPrincess
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 91,329 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 91,329 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front brake disc slightly worn

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake disc slightly worn

Slight play in steering rack @ Nearside

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front inner wing slightly corroded

offside front inner wing slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2010 90,104 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 90,102 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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ARO 608K is a 1971 Austin Princess in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ARO 608K, 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 55 years old, this Austin Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ARO 608K registered?

ARO 608K is a 1971 Austin Princess, first registered on 3 November 1971.

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