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293 WFM

1961 Vanden Plas Princess

White Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

3,853 mi
Last recorded3,853 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 1961 Vanden Plas Princess41,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration293 WFM
MakeVanden Plas
ModelPrincess
Year1961
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 3,853 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 3,467 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 2,641 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 1,872 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 1,430 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 738 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 279 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 276 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 99,410 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 99,399 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2010 98,481 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 98,477 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 97,462 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 96,568 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 96,340 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 96,336 miles

Centre Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 95,656 miles

cracking in rear tyres

play in steering

slight judder in rear brakes

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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293 WFM is a 1961 Vanden Plas Princess in White with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1961 Vanden Plas Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 41,648 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 293 WFM, 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 65 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 293 WFM registered?

293 WFM is a 1961 Vanden Plas Princess, first registered on 12 October 1961.

Is 293 WFM safe to buy?

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