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UCA 169D

1990 Austin Princess

White Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

56,457 mi
Last recorded56,457 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCA 169D
MakeAustin
ModelPrincess
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 56,457 miles

oil leaks

Pass 24 Jul 2015 56,286 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 55,868 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 55,520 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 55,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 54,463 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 53,769 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 53,766 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 53,089 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 52,312 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 51,477 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 50,984 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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UCA 169D is a 1990 Austin Princess in White with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UCA 169D, 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 36 years old, this Austin Princess is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UCA 169D registered?

UCA 169D is a 1990 Austin Princess, first registered on 1 March 1990.

Is UCA 169D safe to buy?

The MOT history for UCA 169D shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UCA 169D have outstanding finance?

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