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686 HYX

1961 Austin Princess

Black Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,716 mi
Last recorded61,716 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 1961 Austin Princess65,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration686 HYX
MakeAustin
ModelPrincess
Year1961
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2016 61,716 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 61,705 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 61,309 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 60,608 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 59,931 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 58,916 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 58,019 miles

slight play in steering idler arm bush

Pass 7 May 2009 56,904 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 55,927 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 54,536 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

cut in offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 5 May 2006 53,398 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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686 HYX is a 1961 Austin Princess in Black with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 686 HYX, 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 686 HYX registered?

686 HYX is a 1961 Austin Princess, first registered on 13 February 1961.

Is 686 HYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 686 HYX shows 11 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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