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YXB 502

1960 Austin Princess

Black Other 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2020
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,899 mi
Last recorded19,899 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 1960 Austin Princess50,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYXB 502
MakeAustin
ModelPrincess
Year1960
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine3,995cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 6 Apr 2019 19,899 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 19,377 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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YXB 502 is a 1960 Austin Princess in Black with a 3,995cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YXB 502, 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 YXB 502 registered?

YXB 502 is a 1960 Austin Princess, first registered on 1 May 1960.

Is YXB 502 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YXB 502 shows 2 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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