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GFB 994G

1969 Austin Princess

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,344 mi
Last recorded69,344 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFB 994G
MakeAustin
ModelPrincess
Year1969
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 69,344 miles

Both front top swivel joints have slight free play

Headlamp patterns just visable

Heavily under sealed - Tested as presented

Nearside front brake has slight bind

Offside front driveshaft inner joint rubbing on engine sump

Fail 31 Oct 2017 69,331 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front top swivel joints have slight free play

Headlamp patterns just visable

Heavily under sealed - Tested as presented

Nearside front brake has slight bind

Offside front driveshaft inner joint rubbing on engine sump

Pass 11 Nov 2014 68,728 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 68,726 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Indicators vary in speed left to right

slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 1 Nov 2013 68,592 miles

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

advise n/s dip beam

indicators vary in speed left to right

slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 18 Oct 2012 68,232 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s indicators flash slower than n/s

Pass 28 Oct 2011 67,873 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 20 Oct 2011 67,871 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brakes are binding slightly

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 21 Oct 2010 67,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 19 Oct 2009 66,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 66,221 miles

Advise .Brake pedal rubber starting to split.

Advise Rear suspenion soft.

Advise Unable to see inboard front brake pads.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S Gear box seal leaking.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 65,950 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber starting to split

front brake pads possibly getting low(unable to see inside pads fully)

o/s gearbox output shaft loose/worn,& leaking oil

Fail 23 Oct 2007 65,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber starting to split

front brake pads possibly getting low(unable to see inside pads fully)

o/s gearbox output shaft loose/worn,& leaking oil

Pass 24 Oct 2006 65,004 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GFB 994G is a 1969 Austin Princess in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GFB 994G, 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 57 years old, this Austin Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GFB 994G is a 1969 Austin Princess, first registered on 1 January 1969.

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