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806 DYF

1961 Vanden Plas Princess

Black Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,661 mi
Last recorded33,661 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1961 Vanden Plas Princess41,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration806 DYF
MakeVanden Plas
ModelPrincess
Year1961
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2011 33,661 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 32,922 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 32,049 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 31,326 miles

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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806 DYF is a 1961 Vanden Plas Princess in Black with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 806 DYF, 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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What year was 806 DYF registered?

806 DYF is a 1961 Vanden Plas Princess, first registered on 3 March 1961.

Is 806 DYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 806 DYF shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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