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730 CXH

1961 Vanden Plas Princess

Grey Petrol 3995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,040 mi
Last recorded55,040 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 1961 Vanden Plas Princess41,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration730 CXH
MakeVanden Plas
ModelPrincess
Year1961
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2017 55,040 miles

Both front tyres perished

Both front wheels slightly binding

Brake master cylinder slightly damp

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And rear (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front and rear floor areas coroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And offside (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering drop arm has slight play

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 55,838 miles

Steering drop arm has slight play

Both front wheels slightly binding

Brake master cylinder slightly damp

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front and rear floor areas coroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And offside (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 1 Dec 2014 55,561 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front and rear floor areas coroded

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear wheel slightly binding

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering drop arm has slight play

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 55,505 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front and rear floor areas coroded

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear wheel slightly binding

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering drop arm has slight play

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 55,398 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside and offside rear inner arch areas holed and coroded

Offside front tyre slightly perished

Oil leak

Steering and suspension componants have slight wear

Pass 11 May 2010 55,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside and offside rear floor areas holed and coroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering mechanism has slight wear and play

Pass 28 Apr 2009 55,117 miles

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

Nearside and offside front and rear floor areas holed and coroded

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 65,896 miles

Both wiper blades poor condition

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front centre steering idler is slightly worn

Nearside and offside front and rear inner wing and floor areas are holed and coroded

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

Pass 2 May 2007 65,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering slightly worn

Pass 3 May 2006 55,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.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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730 CXH is a 1961 Vanden Plas Princess in Grey with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1961 Vanden Plas Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 41,648 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 730 CXH, 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 65 years old, this Vanden Plas Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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730 CXH is a 1961 Vanden Plas Princess, first registered on 26 July 1961.

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