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BYV 853H

1970 Austin Princess

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,696 mi
Last recorded70,696 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYV 853H
MakeAustin
ModelPrincess
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2009 70,696 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 70,604 miles

Suspension soft

Pass 10 Dec 2007 70,550 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Lower Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion front wings inner and outer

corrosion rear brake hose ferrules

unable to check rear welding correctly due to heverly undersealed

Fail 7 Dec 2007 70,547 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Lower Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion front wings inner and outer

corrosion rear brake hose ferrules

unable to check rear welding correctly due to heverly undersealed

Fail 4 May 2007 70,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside front wing corroding

offside front hydraulic suspension lower bush deteriorating

offside front wing corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2006 69,937 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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BYV 853H is a 1970 Austin Princess in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BYV 853H, 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 56 years old, this Austin Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BYV 853H registered?

BYV 853H is a 1970 Austin Princess, first registered on 20 June 1970.

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