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UWT 640F

1968 Austin Princess

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,210 mi
Last recorded41,210 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWT 640F
MakeAustin
ModelPrincess
Year1968
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 41,210 miles

exhaust has had leak repair

Fail 7 Nov 2013 41,209 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust has had leak repair

Pass 16 Jan 2013 40,724 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 40,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

os outer sill corroded but not within 30 cm of component mounting

Pass 3 Nov 2011 40,439 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 40,439 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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UWT 640F is a 1968 Austin Princess in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UWT 640F, 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 58 years old, this Austin Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UWT 640F registered?

UWT 640F is a 1968 Austin Princess, first registered on 1 March 1968.

Is UWT 640F safe to buy?

The MOT history for UWT 640F shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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