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XNG 256

1999 Austin Princess

Black Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,217 mi
Last recorded50,217 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNG 256
MakeAustin
ModelPrincess
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 50,217 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 50,217 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 49,390 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 48,964 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 48,593 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 48,160 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 47,924 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 47,618 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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XNG 256 is a 1999 Austin Princess in Black with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XNG 256, 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 27 years old, this Austin Princess is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was XNG 256 registered?

XNG 256 is a 1999 Austin Princess, first registered on 5 August 1999.

Is XNG 256 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XNG 256 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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