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473 UXD

1978 Vanden Plas Princess

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,990 mi
Last recorded15,990 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
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Vehicle Details

Registration473 UXD
MakeVanden Plas
ModelPrincess
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 15,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all four wheels are slightly binding

Pass 8 Sep 2011 15,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 15,922 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 15,834 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 15,825 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 15,825 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (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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473 UXD is a 1978 Vanden Plas Princess in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 473 UXD, 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 48 years old, this Vanden Plas Princess is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 473 UXD registered?

473 UXD is a 1978 Vanden Plas Princess, first registered on 2 May 1978.

Is 473 UXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 473 UXD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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