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508 UXN

1960 Vanden Plas Princess

Cream Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,195 mi
Last recorded96,195 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2008
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Vehicle Details

Registration508 UXN
MakeVanden Plas
ModelPrincess
Year1960
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2008 96,195 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 95,356 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 12 Mar 2007 95,341 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 94,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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508 UXN is a 1960 Vanden Plas Princess in Cream with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 508 UXN, 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 66 years old, this Vanden Plas Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 508 UXN registered?

508 UXN is a 1960 Vanden Plas Princess, first registered on 26 September 1960.

Is 508 UXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 508 UXN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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