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BTE 924J

1970 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,614 mi
Last recorded58,614 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1970 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess50,276 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTE 924J
MakeVanden Plas
Model1300 Princess
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 58,614 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 57,493 miles

r/o/s tyre perished

Pass 3 Jul 2013 57,364 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 56,375 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 54,806 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 52,437 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 17 Jul 2010 52,434 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2009 51,999 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 51,996 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 50,282 miles

nsf ball joint has slight play

Fail 18 Jun 2008 50,276 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nsf ball joint has slight play

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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BTE 924J is a 1970 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BTE 924J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BTE 924J?

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What year was BTE 924J registered?

BTE 924J is a 1970 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess, first registered on 1 November 1970.

Is BTE 924J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTE 924J shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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