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LSL 417

1955 Austin Princess

White Petrol 3933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

16,036 mi
Last recorded16,036 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSL 417
MakeAustin
ModelPrincess
Year1955
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,933cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 16,036 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 15,539 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 15,538 miles

Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 14,740 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 14,740 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 13,656 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 13,024 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 12,367 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 12,366 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 11,848 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 12 Jan 2006 11,847 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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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LSL 417 is a 1955 Austin Princess in White with a 3,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LSL 417, 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 71 years old, this Austin Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LSL 417 registered?

LSL 417 is a 1955 Austin Princess, first registered on 6 May 1955.

Is LSL 417 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LSL 417 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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