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CYA 193X

1982 Vanden Plas 1500

Silver Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

51,080 mi
Last recorded51,080 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYA 193X
MakeVanden Plas
Model1500
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2010 51,080 miles

front panel corroded

rear panel + rear quarter panels and rear inner arches corroding

Fail 14 Jul 2010 51,036 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front panel corroded

rear panel + rear quarter panels and rear inner arches corroding

Pass 23 Jul 2009 51,036 miles

exhaust temporary repaired

front panel corroded

front tie bar mounts corroding

headlamp surrounds corroded

nearside front wing damaged

nearside rear strap broken

offside rear boot floor corroded

offside rear quarter damaged

weld repairs covered

Fail 16 Jul 2009 51,036 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front panel corroded

front tie bar mounts corroding

headlamp surrounds corroded

nearside front wing damaged

offside rear boot floor corroded

offside rear quarter damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2008 51,036 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 51,036 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 51,036 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2007 51,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2006 51,036 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

How Reliable is the Vanden Plas 1500?

Based on 897 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
500
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 44
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 33
brake binding 31
brake recording little or no effort 30
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CYA 193X is a 1982 Vanden Plas 1500 in Silver with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

The most common reason a Vanden Plas 1500 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CYA 193X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vanden Plas 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 44 years old, this Vanden Plas 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CYA 193X registered?

CYA 193X is a 1982 Vanden Plas 1500, first registered on 2 April 1982.

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