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AYB 478H

1970 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,502 mi
Last recorded57,502 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1970 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess50,276 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYB 478H
MakeVanden Plas
Model1300 Princess
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 16 May 2023 57,502 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 56,350 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 55,947 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 55,544 miles

Tested In Wet Conditions

Pass 15 Jun 2015 55,406 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 54,432 miles

offside front brake hose perished

Pass 5 Jun 2013 53,519 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 52,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

fuel tank corroded

tested in damp conditions

Pass 20 Jun 2011 52,162 miles

Oil leak

all metal brake pipes coated in underseal

Pass 16 Jun 2010 51,211 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear brake binding slightly

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Jun 2009 50,361 miles

complete underside of vehicle coated in underseal

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2008 49,521 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

front pads appear low

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Jun 2007 48,701 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake pipes and subframes coated in waxoil

emissions visual check o.k.

front pads appear low

Pass 12 Jun 2006 47,271 miles

oil leak

How Reliable is the Vanden Plas 1300 Princess?

Based on 1,533 MOT tests across 208 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
312
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 106
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 70
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67
brake recording little or no effort 61
brake binding 55
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AYB 478H is a 1970 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 50,276 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vanden Plas 1300 Princess fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AYB 478H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vanden Plas 1300 Princess typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 56 years old, this Vanden Plas 1300 Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AYB 478H registered?

AYB 478H is a 1970 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess, first registered on 25 June 1970.

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