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BNG 560B

1979 Vanden Plas Princess

Black Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

89,697 mi
Last recorded89,697 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNG 560B
MakeVanden Plas
ModelPrincess
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 89,697 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 89,647 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 89,642 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

UNDER SIDE CORRODED AND COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 9 Aug 2012 89,401 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 89,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 89,087 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

general underbody corrosion- covered in under seal

slight fluid leak steering box

Fail 22 Jun 2011 89,087 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

general underbody corrosion- covered in under seal

slight fluid leak steering box

Pass 5 Jul 2010 88,806 miles

CHASSIS AND FLOOR COVERED IN UNDERSEAL AND CORRODING

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2010 88,806 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CHASSIS AND FLOOR COVERED IN UNDERSEAL AND CORRODING

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2009 88,405 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

REAR INNER ARCHES CORRODED

REAR VALANCE CORRODED AND HOLED

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2009 88,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

REAR INNER ARCHES CORRODED

REAR VALANCE CORRODED AND HOLED

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2008 87,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight imbalance in front brakes

spare wheel carrier corroded and holed

Fail 30 Jun 2008 87,968 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight imbalance in front brakes

small hole offside rear inner arch

spare wheel carrier corroded and holed

Pass 11 Jun 2007 87,339 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust touching on floor

slight fluid leak from steering box

Fail 6 Jun 2007 87,334 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

EXHAUST TOUCHING ON FLOOR

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT FLUID LEAK FRON STEERING BOX

Pass 7 Jun 2006 86,788 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 86,787 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

NEARSIDE FRONT CHASSIS OUTRIGGER HOLED

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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BNG 560B is a 1979 Vanden Plas Princess in Black with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 BNG 560B, 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 47 years old, this Vanden Plas Princess is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BNG 560B is a 1979 Vanden Plas Princess, first registered on 1 September 1979.

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