MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,178 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both side steps loose / corroded
handbrake mechanism fouling ht leads
nearside & offside rear mudguard supports corroded
nearside front brake pipe corroded
numerous oil leaks in keeping with age of vehicle
offside front brake pipe corroded (going to wheel cylinder)
transverse rear brake pipe corroded
handbrake poor
idlere arm bush worn
offside front bake pipe corroded
side step deteriorated on both sides
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
handbrake poor
idlere arm bush worn
offside front bake pipe corroded
side step deteriorated on both sides
light switch operation stiff
o/s/f brake binding slightly
play in steering idler arm
both front brake hoses corroded
brake pipe front to rear nearside ( front by wheel) corroded
handbrake / parking brake pivots corroded ( require greasing)
oil leak engine bay
rear transverse brake hose corroded
corrosion n/s & o/s rear body mountings/ wheel arch
idler arm bushes worn
o/s/f & o/s/r brakes binding slightly
tempory pivot bolt fitted to handbrake linkage
brake master cylinder damp
front cross member corroded
idler arm pivot worn
How Reliable is the Austin Princess?
Based on 704 MOT tests across 116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YAS 801 is a 1961 Austin Princess in Cream with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 YAS 801, 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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How do I check the history of YAS 801?
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What year was YAS 801 registered?
YAS 801 is a 1961 Austin Princess, first registered on 11 July 1961.
Is YAS 801 safe to buy?
The MOT history for YAS 801 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YAS 801 have outstanding finance?
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