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PHG 379T

1979 Austin Princess

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

21,798 mi
Last recorded21,798 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHG 379T
MakeAustin
ModelPrincess
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 21,798 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 21,577 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 21,134 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 20,054 miles

ADVISE Slight play in nearside steering rack inner knucle

ADVISE vehicle welded and undersealed in numerous places

Fail 19 Jul 2014 20,054 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

ADVISE Slight play in nearside steering rack inner knucle

ADVISE vehicle welded and undersealed in numerous places

Pass 20 Jul 2013 18,646 miles

ADVISE slight play in nearside steering rack inner knuckle

ADVISE vehicle welded and undersealed in numerous places

Pass 14 Jul 2012 16,621 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack inner knucle joint

vehicle welded and undersealed in numerous places

Pass 30 Jul 2011 15,159 miles

vehicle welded and undersealed in numerous places

Fail 23 Jul 2011 15,159 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 13,467 miles

both rear metal brake pipes from flexy hoses to rear wheel cylinders surface corrosion starting to appear

both sills welded and undersealed in varius places

nearside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

slight play in nearside steering rack inner knucle

surface corrosion starting on both outer sills

Pass 9 May 2008 111,462 miles

ADVISE vehicle undersealed (very heavily)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 11,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

UNDERSIDE OF CAR HEAVILY UNDERSEALED.

Pass 9 May 2007 9,941 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 9,941 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 8,157 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 8,157 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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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PHG 379T is a 1979 Austin Princess in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PHG 379T, 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 47 years old, this Austin Princess is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PHG 379T registered?

PHG 379T is a 1979 Austin Princess, first registered on 17 April 1979.

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The MOT history for PHG 379T shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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