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Austin Princess

White · Petrol · 1960 · 3,993 cc

6806 REMOT history

6806 RE is a white petrol Austin Princess first used on 1 Jan 1960. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 24,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
24,396 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
164 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
6806 RE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
Princess
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,993 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
1 Jan 1960
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

6806 RE was last recorded at 24,396 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 61 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 May 2010: 22,527 miles, lower than 152,831 miles on 6 May 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
24,335 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
61 miles
Average per year
164 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 24,396 miles
  • 2025 – 24,335 miles
  • 2020 – 24,329 miles
  • 2019 – 24,256 miles
  • 2018 – 24,121 miles
  • 2017 – 24,057 miles
  • 2016 – 23,985 miles
  • 2015 – 23,929 miles
  • 2014 – 23,521 miles
  • 2013 – 23,118 miles
  • 2012 – 23,063 miles
  • 2011 – 22,925 miles
  • 2010 – 22,527 miles
  • 2009 – 152,831 miles
  • 2008 – 21,743 miles
  • 2007 – 21,310 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass24,396 miles
  • AdvisoryN/s front kingpin warn and play on limits
  • AdvisoryO/s kingpin slight play
  • AdvisoryOil leak from steering box area
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering box detected at steering wheel

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass24,396 miles (+61)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    24,396 miles
    Test number
    313126619774
    • AdvisoryN/s front kingpin warn and play on limits
    • AdvisoryO/s kingpin slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak from steering box area
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering box detected at steering wheel

  2. Pass24,335 miles (+6)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    24,335 miles
    Test number
    886418440481
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth offside rear and nearside rear has corrosion and holed arch/steps but not in a prescribed area

  3. Fail24,329 miles (+73)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,329 miles
    Test number
    664368480010
    • MajorTrack rod end seriously misaligned front o/s n/s trackrod ends rubbing on inner tyre (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing slightly noisy o/s n/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s kingpin slight play

  4. Pass24,256 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    24,256 miles
    Test number
    804293727291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass24,121 miles (+64)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    24,121 miles
    Test number
    589477572763
    • AdvisoryN/s front kingpin has slight play wear

  6. Pass24,057 miles (+72)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    24,057 miles
    Test number
    676198467545
    • AdvisoryN/s front kingpin has play close to limits

  7. Pass23,985 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    23,985 miles
    Test number
    294432012951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass23,929 miles (+408)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    23,929 miles
    Test number
    838849435154
    • NoteN/s kingin has play

  9. Pass23,521 miles (+403)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    23,521 miles
    Test number
    147064934169
    • NoteN/s front kingpin has play and wear close to limits

  10. Pass23,118 miles (+55)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    23,118 miles
    Test number
    165531143191
    • NoteMain beam warning light not fitted
    • NoteN/s kingpin excess play on limits

  11. Pass23,063 miles (+138)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    23,063 miles
    Test number
    238385522473
    • NoteO/s front wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated

  12. Pass22,925 miles (+398)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    22,925 miles
    Test number
    237353431489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,527 miles (-130,304)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    22,527 miles
    Test number
    754707720177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass152,831 miles (+131,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    152,831 miles
    Test number
    643356229147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  15. Pass21,743 miles (+433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    21,743 miles
    Test number
    160261428165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  16. Pass21,310 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2008
    Odometer
    21,310 miles
    Test number
    622973847141
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBattery carrier corroding

  17. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    661238336192
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Questions about 6806 RE

What vehicle is registration 6806 RE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 6806 RE on a white petrol Austin Princess first used on 1 Jan 1960. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 6806 RE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 6806 RE is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 6806 RE?
The MOT on 6806 RE is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 6806 RE done?
6806 RE was recorded at 24,396 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 164 miles a year.
Has 6806 RE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 6806 RE has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on 6806 RE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 May 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 6806 RE find?
6806 RE passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: n/s front kingpin warn and play on limits; o/s kingpin slight play; oil leak from steering box area, and 1 more.

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