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OXK 604

1954 Austin Princess

Black Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

11,479 mi
Last recorded11,479 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOXK 604
MakeAustin
ModelPrincess
Year1954
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 11,479 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 10,452 miles

centre steering relay bush worn

Pass 25 Apr 2012 10,306 miles

steering central idler slight wear on bushes

Pass 10 Nov 2009 9,912 miles

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

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 9,555 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2008 9,547 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2007 9,268 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 9,263 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 8,934 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 8,934 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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OXK 604 is a 1954 Austin Princess in Black 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 OXK 604, 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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What year was OXK 604 registered?

OXK 604 is a 1954 Austin Princess, first registered on 9 March 1954.

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