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BNG 598T

1978 Vanden Plas 1500

White Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,922 mi
Last recorded57,922 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1978 Vanden Plas 150039,825 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNG 598T
MakeVanden Plas
Model1500
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 57,922 miles

car is manuel

Pass 20 Sep 2016 57,871 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 57,716 miles

washer water like jelly

Pass 8 Sep 2014 57,612 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 57,446 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 57,213 miles

n/s cvboot small hole in

Pass 2 Sep 2011 56,976 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 55,550 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 55,370 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 55,075 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 55,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 54,605 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

signs of hydralastic pipe leaking from o/s rear.

Fail 17 Aug 2006 53,825 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 53,825 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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BNG 598T is a 1978 Vanden Plas 1500 in White with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1978 Vanden Plas 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 39,825 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BNG 598T, 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 48 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 BNG 598T registered?

BNG 598T is a 1978 Vanden Plas 1500, first registered on 2 September 1978.

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