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583 YUW

1961 Austin Princess

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,230 mi
Last recorded75,230 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 1961 Austin Princess65,865 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration583 YUW
MakeAustin
ModelPrincess
Year1961
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2015 75,230 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 75,012 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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583 YUW is a 1961 Austin Princess in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1961 Austin Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 65,865 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 583 YUW, 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 65 years old, this Austin Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 583 YUW registered?

583 YUW is a 1961 Austin Princess, first registered on 24 April 1961.

Is 583 YUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 583 YUW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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