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SSY 540

1960 Austin Princess

White Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,357 mi
Last recorded12,357 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1960 Austin Princess50,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSY 540
MakeAustin
ModelPrincess
Year1960
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 12,357 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 12,357 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres perished

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2010 12,357 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 12,357 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 12,357 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 12,357 miles

slight corrosion front crossmember

Pass 31 Aug 2006 12,065 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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SSY 540 is a 1960 Austin Princess in White with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1960 Austin Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 50,571 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SSY 540, 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 66 years old, this Austin Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of SSY 540?

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What year was SSY 540 registered?

SSY 540 is a 1960 Austin Princess, first registered on 18 January 1960.

Is SSY 540 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSY 540 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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