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434 BBY

1963 Vanden Plas Princess

Brown Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,544 mi
Last recorded39,544 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 1963 Vanden Plas Princess42,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration434 BBY
MakeVanden Plas
ModelPrincess
Year1963
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2018 39,544 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 39,345 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 38,902 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 38,673 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 38,194 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 37,866 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 37,369 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 37,071 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 35,276 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 34,810 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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434 BBY is a 1963 Vanden Plas Princess in Brown 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 434 BBY, 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 434 BBY registered?

434 BBY is a 1963 Vanden Plas Princess, first registered on 1 December 1963.

Is 434 BBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 434 BBY 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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