Vanden Plas 1300 Princess Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Vanden Plas 1300 Princess reliable? We analysed 1,533 real MOT tests across 208 vehicles to find out.
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The Vanden Plas 1300 Princess is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and parking brake: efficiency below requirements. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vanden Plas 1300 Princess.
Vanden Plas 1300 Princess Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Vanden Plas 1300 Princess. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Vanden Plas 1300 Princess MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Vanden Plas 1300 Princess to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Vanden Plas 1300 Princess Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Vanden Plas 1300 Princess fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Vanden Plas 1300 Princess Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Vanden Plas 1300 Princess owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Vanden Plas 1300 Princess MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Vanden Plas 1300 Princess year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 78 | 83.3% | 21,196 | 37,526 | 54,882 |
| 1973 | 302 | 78.1% | 29,894 | 49,066 | 59,588 |
| 1972 | 450 | 72.2% | 36,684 | 61,240 | 74,116 |
| 1971 | 312 | 74.7% | 39,929 | 54,122 | 63,633 |
| 1970 | 183 | 74.3% | 14,810 | 50,276 | 58,724 |
| 1969 | 88 | 73.9% | 22,356 | 69,000 | 82,565 |
| 1968 | 84 | 81.0% | 30,062 | 52,139 | 63,851 |
How Long Does a Vanden Plas 1300 Princess Last?
Based on 208 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess vehicles on UK roads.
Vanden Plas 1300 Princess Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Vanden Plas 1300 Princess MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Vanden Plas 1300 Princess
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
83.3% MOT pass rate from 78 tests
72.2% MOT pass rate from 450 tests
The best year to buy a used Vanden Plas 1300 Princess is 1974, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 83.3% across 78 tests. The 1972 model year has the lowest pass rate at 72.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Vanden Plas 1300 Princess Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanden Plas 1300 Princess THIS CAR | 75.5% | 1,533 | 53,236 mi | 58 yrs |
| Vanden Plas Princess | 80.5% | 2,229 | 55,893 mi | 65 yrs |
| Vanden Plas 1500 | 72.4% | 897 | 53,545 mi | 51 yrs |
| Fiat Rapido | 84% | 2,767 | 29,552 mi | 26 yrs |
| Suzuki GP125 | 78.9% | 974 | 17,306 mi | 46 yrs |
Compared to the Vanden Plas Princess (80.5% pass rate) and the Vanden Plas 1500 (72.4% pass rate), the Vanden Plas 1300 Princess sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Vanden Plas 1300 Princess has an overall MOT pass rate of 75.5% across 1,533 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Vanden Plas 1300 Princess are subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (106 recorded failures), windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (70), and parking brake: efficiency below requirements (67). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Vanden Plas 1300 Princess owner drives around 312 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Vanden Plas 1300 Princess models stay on UK roads for around 58 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.