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350 CXC

1961 Vanden Plas Princess

White Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,087 mi
Last recorded94,087 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1961 Vanden Plas Princess41,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration350 CXC
MakeVanden Plas
ModelPrincess
Year1961
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 94,087 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front shock absorbers getting weak

parking brake efficiency only just met @ 16%

Pass 18 Aug 2016 93,039 miles

Front n/s and o/s shockers getting weak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component ram area (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 21 Jul 2016 93,039 miles

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

Front shock absorbers getting weak

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component ram assembly (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 28 May 2015 92,099 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

centre (vacuum hose)slightly deteriorated.

front shock absorbers reduced damping

Fail 26 May 2015 92,099 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

centre (vacuum hose)slightly deteriorated.

front shock absorbers reduced damping

Pass 5 Mar 2014 89,812 miles

Centre Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 89,812 miles

Centre Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 87,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 87,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 87,256 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 May 2009 87,256 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 May 2009 87,256 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 May 2008 87,256 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2007 87,256 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Mar 2007 87,256 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 87,256 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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350 CXC is a 1961 Vanden Plas Princess in White with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 350 CXC, 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 350 CXC registered?

350 CXC is a 1961 Vanden Plas Princess, first registered on 12 July 1961.

Is 350 CXC safe to buy?

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