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BNE 416B

1964 Austin Princess

Cream Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

10,054 mi
Last recorded10,054 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNE 416B
MakeAustin
ModelPrincess
Year1964
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc
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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 10,054 miles

play in n/s rear wheel bearing

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front suspension bump stop mountings corroded away

centre exhaust mounting split

front exhaust blowing

Fail 26 Jul 2010 10,001 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both front suspension bump stops corroded

front exhaust blowing

play in n/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 7 Jun 2010 9,974 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front suspension bump stops corroded

exhaust front pipes blowing

Pass 11 May 2009 8,357 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 11 May 2009 8,357 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 6,739 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 6,708 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 6,706 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 6,705 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 5,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

oil leak

rear leaf springs not fully tested not completley visable

water leak

Pass 16 May 2006 4,502 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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BNE 416B is a 1964 Austin Princess in Cream with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 BNE 416B, 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 62 years old, this Austin Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BNE 416B is a 1964 Austin Princess, first registered on 6 March 1964.

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