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BUO 507L

1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,629 mi
Last recorded79,629 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess61,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUO 507L
MakeVanden Plas
Model1300 Princess
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 79,629 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 79,629 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 79,012 miles

Front brake hoses under slight tension on full lock - risk of chaffing on fillet panels - STRONG ADVICE

hydro-elastic suspension soft

low pressure in spare tyre

Fail 29 Jul 2016 78,994 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake hoses under slight tension on full lock - risk of chaffing on fillet panels - STRONG ADVICE

hydro-elastic suspension soft

low pressure in spare tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2015 78,735 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 78,336 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 78,136 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 77,402 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

centre exhasut support deteriorating

Pass 13 Jun 2011 76,871 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 76,599 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 75,914 miles

slight freeplay offside track rod end

slight play nearside and offside top balljoints

Pass 30 Nov 2006 75,886 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded .

offside track rod end slight play .

slight play nearside and offside top balljoints .

Pass 11 Jun 2005 73,148 miles

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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BUO 507L is a 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 61,240 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 BUO 507L, 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 54 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 BUO 507L registered?

BUO 507L is a 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess, first registered on 22 December 1972.

Is BUO 507L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUO 507L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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