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BYD 1C

1983 Vanden Plas Princess

White Petrol 3909cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

27,396 mi
Last recorded27,396 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYD 1C
MakeVanden Plas
ModelPrincess
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,909cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 27,396 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 27,144 miles

oil leaks

Pass 6 Jul 2016 26,653 miles

various oil leaks

Pass 17 Jul 2015 25,904 miles

oil leaks engine, tranmission, differential and axle

up and down movement in nearside and offside trunions

Pass 4 Jul 2014 24,747 miles

oil leak

oil leak from gearbox

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 30 Jul 2013 24,076 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 24,039 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 23,849 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 23,758 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 23,622 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 22,950 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 22,867 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 22,863 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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BYD 1C is a 1983 Vanden Plas Princess in White with a 3,909cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BYD 1C, 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 43 years old, this Vanden Plas Princess is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BYD 1C registered?

BYD 1C is a 1983 Vanden Plas Princess, first registered on 7 March 1983.

Is BYD 1C safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYD 1C shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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