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OCP 300

1961 Austin Princess

Blue Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,536 mi
Last recorded40,536 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1961 Austin Princess65,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCP 300
MakeAustin
ModelPrincess
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 40,536 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

This vehicle has areas of slight corrosion on its underside

Pass 18 Jan 2010 40,521 miles

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

boot floor and side floors corroded but not structural

Fail 13 Jan 2010 40,534 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

boot floor and side floors corroded but not structural

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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OCP 300 is a 1961 Austin Princess in Blue with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OCP 300, 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 OCP 300 registered?

OCP 300 is a 1961 Austin Princess, first registered on 9 May 1961.

Is OCP 300 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCP 300 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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