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476 VHW

1964 Vanden Plas Princess

Brown Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,573 mi
Last recorded44,573 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 1964 Vanden Plas Princess61,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration476 VHW
MakeVanden Plas
ModelPrincess
Year1964
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 44,573 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 44,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2013 44,262 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2013 44,262 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2012 44,170 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 44,040 miles

Oil leak

Reverse lights

Fail 23 Aug 2011 44,040 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Reverse lights

Pass 5 May 2010 42,854 miles

Rear exhaust holed in several places

Fail 5 May 2010 42,854 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust holed in several places

Pass 27 Aug 2009 42,847 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 42,847 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 42,792 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 42,597 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 42,509 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 42,509 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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476 VHW is a 1964 Vanden Plas Princess in Brown with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1964 Vanden Plas Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 61,853 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 476 VHW, 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 62 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 476 VHW registered?

476 VHW is a 1964 Vanden Plas Princess, first registered on 5 February 1964.

Is 476 VHW safe to buy?

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