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AJE 900V

1979 Vanden Plas 1500

Gold Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,527 mi
Last recorded59,527 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 1979 Vanden Plas 150061,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJE 900V
MakeVanden Plas
Model1500
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2009 59,527 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 59,423 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 59,255 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 59,222 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 58,990 miles

How Reliable is the Vanden Plas 1500?

Based on 897 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
500
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 44
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 33
brake binding 31
brake recording little or no effort 30
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AJE 900V is a 1979 Vanden Plas 1500 in Gold with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Vanden Plas 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 61,747 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 1500 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJE 900V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vanden Plas 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 47 years old, this Vanden Plas 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJE 900V registered?

AJE 900V is a 1979 Vanden Plas 1500, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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