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SFO 742

1989 Austin Princess

Black Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,122 mi
Last recorded88,122 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFO 742
MakeAustin
ModelPrincess
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2008 88,122 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 85,440 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 84,448 miles

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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SFO 742 is a 1989 Austin Princess in Black with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SFO 742, 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 37 years old, this Austin Princess is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SFO 742 registered?

SFO 742 is a 1989 Austin Princess, first registered on 1 November 1989.

Is SFO 742 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFO 742 shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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