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HIB 7799

1985 Austin Princess

White Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,450 mi
Last recorded62,450 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIB 7799
MakeAustin
ModelPrincess
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 62,450 miles

Chassis corroded front to rear

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 62,410 miles

slight play in steering system

Pass 1 Sep 2015 62,128 miles

corrosion nsf floor

corrosion osf bumper mtg

minor exhaust blow

osf damper weeping

osf steering arm gaiter perished

slight play in os rack arm/ steering box and idler

Fail 1 Sep 2015 62,128 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion nsf floor

corrosion osf bumper mtg

minor exhaust blow

osf damper weeping

osf steering arm gaiter perished

slight play in os rack arm/ steering box and idler

Pass 18 Jul 2014 61,725 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust bracket broke

Fail 10 Jul 2014 61,725 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

exhaust bracket broke

Pass 3 Aug 2013 61,410 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 61,410 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 61,278 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front drivers door stiff to open from the outside

Pass 10 Nov 2009 61,185 miles

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

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 60,794 miles

excess amount of under seal to the under side of the vehicle

Pass 13 Nov 2007 60,508 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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HIB 7799 is a 1985 Austin Princess in White with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HIB 7799, 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 41 years old, this Austin Princess is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HIB 7799 is a 1985 Austin Princess, first registered on 1 June 1985.

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