Austin Princess VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Austin Princess to see the factory basics. Free, with no registration.

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How to use the decoder

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Find the VIN

Look on the dashboard, the driver's door frame or in the registration document.

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Enter it above

Type all 17 characters. The letters I, O and Q are never used in a VIN.

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Read the result

See the factory basics for free, and order a full report for the history behind the VIN.

About the Austin Princess

Decode the VIN of the car Austin Princess for free: the 17 characters reveal the manufacturer, the model year and the country in which the vehicle was made. The car Austin Princess is listed for 1972 - 1982. Our data shows the body styles Hatchback, a power value of 112 hp and 2 versions in total. What a VIN shows: the producer, the model year, the country of manufacture and, when it is coded, the plant. The last six characters are just the serial number.

Do not expect the free decoder to show accident damage, odometer history, theft status or past owners; the 17 characters simply do not carry them. For those you need a paid vehicle history report. A quick test for the model Austin Princess: the 10th character encodes the model year, so it should fit the year the seller states. Also remember that I, O and Q never occur in a genuine VIN.

Austin Princess versions

Versions and generations in our data. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

VersionYearsBodyPower
Austin Princess 21972 - 1982Hatchback88 - 112 hp
Austin Princess1976 - 1978Hatchback82 - 110 hp

What the VIN reveals about a Austin Princess

  • The manufacturer and brand (Austin)
  • The model year
  • The country of manufacture
  • The assembly plant, when it is coded
  • The vehicle type and body style, where the manufacturer encodes it
  • Engine and model details, where available
  • Whether the VIN structure and check digit are valid

Where to find the VIN

  • 1

    Dashboard

    On the driver's side, visible through the windshield.

  • 2

    Driver's door frame

    On a sticker on the door frame or the edge of the door.

  • 3

    Registration document

    Printed in the vehicle registration or title.

  • 4

    Engine bay or chassis

    Stamped on the firewall or the frame on many models.

Learn more about VINs

A VIN is built from six parts, and each one says something about the vehicle. Our guides explain how to read it and what it can and cannot tell you.

Before you buy a used Austin Princess

  • Compare the VIN on the dashboard, the door frame and the documents. All three should match.
  • Look for signs of tampering around the VIN plate and the door frame sticker.
  • Ask for the service history and check it against the car.
  • Run a full history report to see recorded damage, mileage and theft records.

Decode your Austin Princess VIN for free

Enter the 17-character VIN and see the factory basics in seconds.

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Frequently asked questions

In which years was the Austin Princess built?

Our data lists model years 1972 - 1982 across 2 versions of the Austin Princess. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

How many versions of the Austin Princess are in your data?

2 versions, in 1 body style, with power up to 112 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

How can I find the VIN of the model Austin Princess?

Check the registration document first, as the VIN is printed there. On the vehicle itself, look at the dashboard under the windshield on the driver's side or at the driver door frame.

Is the free decoder enough to judge a used car Austin Princess?

It confirms the basic identity of the car, such as maker, model year and country. It says nothing about damage, mileage, theft or owners, so for those you would need a paid vehicle history report.

Do I have to pay to decode the VIN of a car Austin Princess?

No. The VIN decoder is free to use and needs no registration or account.