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CBH 207K

1971 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

41,838 mi
Last recorded41,838 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess54,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBH 207K
MakeVanden Plas
Model1300 Princess
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 41,838 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 41,405 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 40,945 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 40,594 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 40,594 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 40,214 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 40,214 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 39,821 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2012 39,287 miles

N/S & O/S wiper blades split

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2011 38,604 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2011 38,594 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2010 38,108 miles

o/s rear brake in need of adjustment

o/s rear wheel arch showing advanced corosion

Pass 8 Apr 2009 37,195 miles

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

advise tyres walls splitting

Pass 15 Apr 2008 36,056 miles

front and rear suspesion low

n/s front wheel minor binding

n/s rear minor inbalance

o/s rear minor binding

Pass 30 Mar 2007 35,257 miles

o/s rear short metal brake brake pipe showing advanced corosion

o/s rear subframeshowing advanced corosion

Pass 4 Apr 2006 34,337 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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CBH 207K is a 1971 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1971 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 54,122 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 CBH 207K, 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 55 years old, this Vanden Plas 1300 Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CBH 207K registered?

CBH 207K is a 1971 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess, first registered on 4 October 1971.

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