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XGD 3

1959 Austin Princess

Black Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,468 mi
Last recorded57,468 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1959 Austin Princess32,082 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGD 3
MakeAustin
ModelPrincess
Year1959
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 57,468 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 57,468 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 57,314 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 57,100 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 57,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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XGD 3 is a 1959 Austin Princess in Black with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1959 Austin Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 32,082 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 XGD 3, 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 67 years old, this Austin Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XGD 3 registered?

XGD 3 is a 1959 Austin Princess, first registered on 9 July 1959.

Is XGD 3 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGD 3 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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