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UYM 37S

1966 Austin Princess

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,815 mi
Last recorded88,815 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYM 37S
MakeAustin
ModelPrincess
Year1966
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 88,815 miles

underside patch repaired

Pass 9 May 2017 88,760 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 88,736 miles

Brake cable insecure routed incorrectly,fouling suspension components (3.5.1d)

Exhaust system not adequately supported insecure at centre silencer (7.1.1)

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure lens insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low headlamps wired incorrectly between main and dip (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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UYM 37S is a 1966 Austin Princess in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UYM 37S, 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 60 years old, this Austin Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UYM 37S registered?

UYM 37S is a 1966 Austin Princess, first registered on 31 December 1966.

Is UYM 37S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYM 37S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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