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JEV 912C

1965 Austin Princess

Black Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,075 mi
Last recorded52,075 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEV 912C
MakeAustin
ModelPrincess
Year1965
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 52,075 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 52,075 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 51,626 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front lower arm inner bushes deteriorated

both rear leaf spring shackle bushes deteriorated

front antiroll bar mounting bushes deteriorated

Fail 3 Jul 2018 51,626 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front lower arm inner bushes deteriorated

both rear leaf spring shackle bushes deteriorated

front antiroll bar mounting bushes deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2017 51,568 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 16 May 2017 51,564 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 51,326 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 50,782 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 50,761 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 50,595 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 50,126 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 49,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 49,621 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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JEV 912C is a 1965 Austin Princess in Black with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JEV 912C, 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 61 years old, this Austin Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JEV 912C registered?

JEV 912C is a 1965 Austin Princess, first registered on 1 January 1965.

Is JEV 912C safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEV 912C shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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