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DHN 170T

1979 Vanden Plas 1500

Yellow Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,910 mi
Last recorded78,910 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 1979 Vanden Plas 150061,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHN 170T
MakeVanden Plas
Model1500
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 78,910 miles

Areas of underside of vehicle have been undersealed

Some Underside components showing signs of corrosion

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2023 78,910 miles

Areas of underside of vehicle have been undersealed

Some Underside components showing signs of corrosion

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 May 2015 78,910 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2015 78,910 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 78,658 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 76,080 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 76,052 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust hs a temp repair

Pass 11 May 2011 75,222 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres starting to crack on inside and outside edges

rear wheel arches starting to corode at rear

Pass 7 May 2010 74,191 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 74,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 74,143 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2009 74,143 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 72,874 miles

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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DHN 170T is a 1979 Vanden Plas 1500 in Yellow with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1979 Vanden Plas 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 61,747 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 1500 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DHN 170T, 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 47 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 DHN 170T registered?

DHN 170T is a 1979 Vanden Plas 1500, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is DHN 170T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHN 170T shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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