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AOB 823K

1971 Vanden Plas Princess

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

36,730 mi
Last recorded36,730 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOB 823K
MakeVanden Plas
ModelPrincess
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 36,730 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 35,736 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 35,629 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 35,531 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 35,326 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 34,970 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 34,873 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 34,767 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 34,541 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 34,541 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 May 2008 34,376 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 34,176 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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AOB 823K is a 1971 Vanden Plas Princess in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AOB 823K, 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 55 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 AOB 823K registered?

AOB 823K is a 1971 Vanden Plas Princess, first registered on 3 August 1971.

Is AOB 823K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AOB 823K shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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