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CMH 688A

1963 Vanden Plas Princess

Brown Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,177 mi
Last recorded34,177 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 1963 Vanden Plas Princess42,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMH 688A
MakeVanden Plas
ModelPrincess
Year1963
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2022 34,177 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 33,102 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 32,276 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 31,973 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 31,005 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 26,791 miles

slight lift in both kingpins

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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CMH 688A is a 1963 Vanden Plas Princess in Brown with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1963 Vanden Plas Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 42,978 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CMH 688A, 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 63 years old, this Vanden Plas Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CMH 688A?

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What year was CMH 688A registered?

CMH 688A is a 1963 Vanden Plas Princess, first registered on 27 September 1963.

Is CMH 688A safe to buy?

The MOT history for CMH 688A shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CMH 688A have outstanding finance?

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