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VUU 180

1958 Austin Princess

White Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,161 mi
Last recorded60,161 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUU 180
MakeAustin
ModelPrincess
Year1958
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 15 Nov 2013 60,161 miles

some play centre steering idler arm

some play steering box drop arm

Pass 7 Nov 2012 60,161 miles

h/brake effort slightly low

slight play nearside @ offside kingpins

some play centre steering idler

some play steering box

Pass 2 Nov 2011 60,161 miles

slight play rear wheel bearings

some play centre steering idler arm

some play offside kingpin

some play offside steering idler

Pass 19 Oct 2010 60,161 miles

slight play steering box

Pass 30 Sep 2009 60,161 miles

slight play offside king pin joint

slight play steerint idler

Pass 27 Aug 2008 60,161 miles

both front brake hoses going soft on ends

nearside rear h/brake effort low

slight play offside steering drop arm

split in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 15 Aug 2007 60,161 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 60,161 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 59,514 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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VUU 180 is a 1958 Austin Princess in White with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VUU 180, 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 68 years old, this Austin Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VUU 180 registered?

VUU 180 is a 1958 Austin Princess, first registered on 28 July 1958.

Is VUU 180 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUU 180 shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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