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TFF 753

1956 Austin Princess

Cream Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

54,794 mi
Last recorded54,794 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFF 753
MakeAustin
ModelPrincess
Year1956
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 54,794 miles

Oil leak

slight play in most steering joints

Fail 11 May 2011 54,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 54,576 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 53,966 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 53,951 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2008 53,937 miles

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)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 53,806 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 53,470 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 53,444 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bumper insecure

oil leak

slight play in both front king pins

slight play in steering linkage

underbody rusty in places

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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TFF 753 is a 1956 Austin Princess in Cream with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 TFF 753, 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 70 years old, this Austin Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TFF 753 registered?

TFF 753 is a 1956 Austin Princess, first registered on 30 December 1956.

Is TFF 753 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFF 753 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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