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229 BKG

1983 Vanden Plas Princess

Brown Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

9,899 mi
Last recorded9,899 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
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Vehicle Details

Registration229 BKG
MakeVanden Plas
ModelPrincess
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 9,899 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 9,828 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 9,665 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 9,635 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 9,583 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 9,583 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 9,729 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 9,690 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 9,346 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 9,311 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 9,227 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 9,097 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 8,939 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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229 BKG is a 1983 Vanden Plas Princess in Brown with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 229 BKG, 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 43 years old, this Vanden Plas Princess is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 229 BKG registered?

229 BKG is a 1983 Vanden Plas Princess, first registered on 23 September 1983.

Is 229 BKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 229 BKG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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