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JAS 747

1957 Austin Princess

Cream Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

6,928 mi
Last recorded6,928 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAS 747
MakeAustin
ModelPrincess
Year1957
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2009 6,928 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 6,928 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 6,928 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 6,928 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 6,928 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front brake slow to release & slight bind

Fail 31 May 2007 6,928 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 22 May 2007 6,928 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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JAS 747 is a 1957 Austin Princess in Cream with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 JAS 747, 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 69 years old, this Austin Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JAS 747 registered?

JAS 747 is a 1957 Austin Princess, first registered on 17 April 1957.

Is JAS 747 safe to buy?

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