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VSY 471

1960 Austin Princess

White Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,185 mi
Last recorded51,185 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1960 Austin Princess50,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSY 471
MakeAustin
ModelPrincess
Year1960
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 51,185 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 50,977 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 50,677 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 50,571 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 50,494 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 50,494 miles

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.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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VSY 471 is a 1960 Austin Princess in White with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VSY 471, 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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What year was VSY 471 registered?

VSY 471 is a 1960 Austin Princess, first registered on 15 September 1960.

Is VSY 471 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VSY 471 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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