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OLW 333

1954 Austin Princess

White Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,104 mi
Last recorded61,104 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLW 333
MakeAustin
ModelPrincess
Year1954
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 61,104 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front to rear has corrosion

Pass 20 May 2011 60,397 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2011 60,397 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2010 60,047 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

near side and off side steps have corrosion in the suboorts of steps

Fail 10 May 2010 60,047 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

near side and off side steps have corrosion in the suboorts of steps

Pass 8 May 2009 59,565 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

near side and off side steps have corrosion in the subports of the steps

Fail 28 Apr 2009 59,565 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

near side and off side steps have corrosion in the subports of the steps

Pass 18 Apr 2008 59,565 miles

boot plated

corrosion and plates throughout underside

dampness around nearside front hub area

numerous oil leaks

slight exhaust blows

slight movement in steering idler

some corrosion on metal brake pipes

some movement in steering mechanism

Pass 3 Apr 2007 59,565 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 59,565 miles

corrosion on underside

slight blows on exhaust system †

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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OLW 333 is a 1954 Austin Princess in White with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OLW 333, 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 72 years old, this Austin Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OLW 333 is a 1954 Austin Princess, first registered on 30 March 1954.

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