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LMW 299F

1968 Austin Princess

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

49,603 mi
Last recorded49,603 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMW 299F
MakeAustin
ModelPrincess
Year1968
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2010 49,603 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all four tyres very cracked and perished

both front brake discs pitted

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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LMW 299F is a 1968 Austin Princess in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 LMW 299F, 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 58 years old, this Austin Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LMW 299F registered?

LMW 299F is a 1968 Austin Princess, first registered on 2 January 1968.

Is LMW 299F safe to buy?

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