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CCX 17K

1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,675 mi
Last recorded42,675 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2008
Typical for 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess61,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCCX 17K
MakeVanden Plas
Model1300 Princess
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2008 42,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 42,675 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 42,643 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 42,638 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

minor cracks in fuel cap seal

minor play in n/s/f wheel bearing

n/s/f bottom arm ball joint slight thread showing

n/s/f trackrod end gaiter split

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 7 Sep 2005 42,327 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 42,305 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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CCX 17K is a 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 CCX 17K, 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 CCX 17K registered?

CCX 17K is a 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess, first registered on 8 May 1972.

Is CCX 17K safe to buy?

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