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LGO 690

1950 Austin Princess

Black Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,259 mi
Last recorded75,259 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGO 690
MakeAustin
ModelPrincess
Year1950
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 75,259 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 75,196 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 75,097 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 74,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 74,963 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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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LGO 690 is a 1950 Austin Princess in Black with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LGO 690, 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 76 years old, this Austin Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LGO 690 registered?

LGO 690 is a 1950 Austin Princess, first registered on 17 May 1950.

Is LGO 690 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LGO 690 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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