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RSL 368

1961 Austin Princess

White Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,451 mi
Last recorded85,451 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 1961 Austin Princess65,865 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSL 368
MakeAustin
ModelPrincess
Year1961
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc
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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 85,451 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 85,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

exhaust blow close to excessive

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2016 35,451 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 35,451 miles

Oil leak

various points of under body corrosion

Fail 11 May 2015 85,451 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

differential leaking

Pass 24 Apr 2014 85,451 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

some corrosion to various under body pannels

Pass 24 May 2012 85,457 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 85,451 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 85,451 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 85,451 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2009
Fail 11 Dec 2009

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

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2009 85,451 miles

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 85,452 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 85,451 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 85,451 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 85,451 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 82,567 miles

AUSTIN PRIN CESS

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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RSL 368 is a 1961 Austin Princess in White with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RSL 368, 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 RSL 368 registered?

RSL 368 is a 1961 Austin Princess, first registered on 1 February 1961.

Is RSL 368 safe to buy?

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