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SHY 534G

1969 Austin Princess

Blue Petrol 1695cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,919 mi
Last recorded86,919 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHY 534G
MakeAustin
ModelPrincess
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,695cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 86,919 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion under bumper/valance (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch and valance (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 86,904 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 86,849 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 86,764 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 86,607 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 86,603 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 86,316 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear of veihcle has slight corrosion but not considered as excessive

Pass 23 Jun 2011 85,887 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2010 85,688 miles

undersealed

Fail 2 Feb 2009 85,675 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SHY 534G is a 1969 Austin Princess in Blue with a 1,695cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SHY 534G, 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 57 years old, this Austin Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SHY 534G is a 1969 Austin Princess, first registered on 21 April 1969.

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