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HDV 408D

1995 Austin Princess

White Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,213 mi
Last recorded18,213 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDV 408D
MakeAustin
ModelPrincess
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 18,213 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 16,913 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 15,705 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 14,081 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 112,260 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 110,054 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 109,473 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 108,030 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 106,201 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 104,054 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 101,511 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 99,840 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 98,285 miles

headlight beam pattern slightly vague but in the right position

Pass 26 Feb 2013 96,754 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 94,827 miles

headlights slightly low..advise

Pass 8 Mar 2011 92,729 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 90,473 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 87,776 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 85,271 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 83,179 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 81,387 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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HDV 408D is a 1995 Austin Princess in White with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HDV 408D, 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 31 years old, this Austin Princess is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HDV 408D registered?

HDV 408D is a 1995 Austin Princess, first registered on 1 March 1995.

Is HDV 408D safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDV 408D shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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