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CVB 368H

1970 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,418 mi
Last recorded62,418 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 1970 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess50,276 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVB 368H
MakeVanden Plas
Model1300 Princess
Year1970
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 62,418 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 62,416 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 62,296 miles

Both rear wheel bearing's slight noise,nearside front wheel bearing slight play.

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front floor getting weak.

Pass 23 Apr 2016 61,919 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 61,557 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 61,304 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 60,809 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 59,243 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 59,239 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2010 58,833 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 58,580 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 58,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 58,126 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 57,731 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 57,313 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 57,313 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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CVB 368H is a 1970 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1970 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 50,276 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 CVB 368H, 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 56 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 CVB 368H registered?

CVB 368H is a 1970 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess, first registered on 20 January 1970.

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