Vanden Plas Princess Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Vanden Plas Princess reliable? We analysed 2,229 real MOT tests across 266 vehicles to find out.
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The Vanden Plas Princess is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, parking brake: efficiency below requirements and brake binding. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vanden Plas Princess.
Vanden Plas Princess Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Vanden Plas Princess. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Vanden Plas Princess MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Vanden Plas Princess to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Vanden Plas Princess Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Vanden Plas Princess fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Vanden Plas Princess Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Vanden Plas Princess owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Vanden Plas Princess MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Vanden Plas Princess year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 112 | 85.7% | 14,212 | 38,414 | 62,887 |
| 1967 | 197 | 79.2% | 40,078 | 49,898 | 75,724 |
| 1966 | 372 | 75.8% | 26,675 | 64,268 | 82,786 |
| 1965 | 256 | 78.1% | 38,592 | 65,052 | 76,224 |
| 1964 | 358 | 79.3% | 39,784 | 61,853 | 75,059 |
| 1963 | 186 | 82.3% | 20,598 | 42,978 | 79,786 |
| 1962 | 231 | 87.0% | 53,193 | 59,692 | 83,146 |
| 1961 | 228 | 77.6% | 16,532 | 41,648 | 76,566 |
How Long Does a Vanden Plas Princess Last?
Based on 266 Vanden Plas Princess vehicles on UK roads.
Vanden Plas Princess Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Vanden Plas 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 Princess
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
87.0% MOT pass rate from 231 tests
75.8% MOT pass rate from 372 tests
The best year to buy a used Vanden Plas Princess is 1962, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.0% across 231 tests. The 1966 model year has the lowest pass rate at 75.8% — 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 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 Princess THIS CAR | 80.5% | 2,229 | 55,893 mi | 65 yrs |
| Vanden Plas 1300 Princess | 75.5% | 1,533 | 53,236 mi | 58 yrs |
| Vanden Plas 1500 | 72.4% | 897 | 53,545 mi | 51 yrs |
| Honda NH80 | 81.1% | 1,569 | 4,819 mi | 44 yrs |
| Ducati Multistrada 1200 S | 89% | 2,218 | 13,323 mi | 16 yrs |
Compared to the Vanden Plas 1300 Princess (75.5% pass rate) and the Vanden Plas 1500 (72.4% pass rate), the Vanden Plas Princess outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Vanden Plas Princess has an overall MOT pass rate of 80.5% across 2,229 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 Princess are windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (77 recorded failures), parking brake: efficiency below requirements (63), and brake binding (57). 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 Princess owner drives around 324 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 Princess models stay on UK roads for around 65 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.