MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,677 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Vanden Plas Princess?
Based on 2,229 MOT tests across 266 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BNC 873B is a 1963 Vanden Plas Princess in Black with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1963 Vanden Plas Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 42,978 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 Princess fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 77 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BNC 873B, 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 63 years old, this Vanden Plas Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of BNC 873B?
You can check the full history of BNC 873B by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was BNC 873B registered?
BNC 873B is a 1963 Vanden Plas Princess, first registered on 20 August 1963.
Is BNC 873B safe to buy?
The MOT history for BNC 873B shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BNC 873B have outstanding finance?
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