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TSY 764

1962 Austin Princess

Black Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,262 mi
Last recorded80,262 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSY 764
MakeAustin
ModelPrincess
Year1962
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 80,262 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2013 80,251 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2012 60,020 miles

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

o/s and n/s steps corroded

o/s/rear tyre side wall cuts

Fail 8 May 2012 60,020 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

o/s and n/s steps corroded

o/s/rear tyre side wall cuts

Fail 10 May 2011 79,825 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 79,825 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 79,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust flexi pipe fouling on body jack

Fail 28 Apr 2010 79,524 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust flexi pipe fouling on body jack

Pass 16 Mar 2009 79,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipe to n/s/f flexi hose from T piece slightly corroded

brake pipe to o/s/f flexi hose from T piece slightly corroded

slight cracks on o/s/r outer tyre wall

Pass 7 Mar 2007 78,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

out-riggers corroded nearside and offside

slight brake bind near side front

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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TSY 764 is a 1962 Austin Princess in Black with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TSY 764, 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 64 years old, this Austin Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TSY 764 is a 1962 Austin Princess, first registered on 18 October 1962.

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