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OSK 548

1960 Austin Princess

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,261 mi
Last recorded90,261 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 1960 Austin Princess50,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSK 548
MakeAustin
ModelPrincess
Year1960
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 90,261 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 89,713 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% both (1.1.A.3c)

Steering pivot point has slight play king pins both (2.2.B.1g)

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% both (1.2.1c)

Pass 2 May 2017 89,021 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pins both (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% both (1.1.A.3c)

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% both (1.2.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 May 2015 87,851 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

osr brake binding

osr spring weak

play in king pins

play in steering

underbody heavily coated

washers poor

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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OSK 548 is a 1960 Austin Princess in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 OSK 548, 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 OSK 548 registered?

OSK 548 is a 1960 Austin Princess, first registered on 1 January 1960.

Is OSK 548 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSK 548 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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