MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,149 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Oil leak
coorrosion both outriggers
How Reliable is the Vanden Plas Princess?
Based on 2,229 MOT tests across 266 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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499 GXP is a 1963 Vanden Plas Princess in Brown with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 499 GXP, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of 499 GXP?
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What year was 499 GXP registered?
499 GXP is a 1963 Vanden Plas Princess, first registered on 6 November 1963.
Is 499 GXP safe to buy?
The MOT history for 499 GXP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does 499 GXP have outstanding finance?
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