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1712 VT

1963 Vanden Plas Princess

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,236 mi
Last recorded51,236 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 1963 Vanden Plas Princess42,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1712 VT
MakeVanden Plas
ModelPrincess
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2021 51,236 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 50,918 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 47,881 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 45,750 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 44,177 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 42,239 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 42,044 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 39,558 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 36,834 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 33,737 miles

How Reliable is the Vanden Plas Princess?

Based on 2,229 MOT tests across 266 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
324
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 77
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
brake binding 57
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51
Stop lamp not working 48
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1712 VT is a 1963 Vanden Plas Princess in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1963 Vanden Plas Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 42,978 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vanden Plas Princess fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 77 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1712 VT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vanden Plas Princess typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 63 years old, this Vanden Plas Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1712 VT registered?

1712 VT is a 1963 Vanden Plas Princess, first registered on 5 April 1963.

Is 1712 VT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1712 VT shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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