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FBU 44C

1964 Austin Princess

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,198 mi
Last recorded8,198 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBU 44C
MakeAustin
ModelPrincess
Year1964
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2007 8,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Very slight lift in both front stub pins

both front tyres starting to wear on inner and outer edges

offside front fog light inoperative

one exhaust hanger not fixed to exhaust but fully supported by another hanger

various parts of body holed outwith prescribed areas

Fail 19 May 2006 8,198 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Body holed at various points outwith prescribed areas underneath vehicle

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

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

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

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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FBU 44C is a 1964 Austin Princess in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 FBU 44C, 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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What year was FBU 44C registered?

FBU 44C is a 1964 Austin Princess, first registered on 1 August 1964.

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