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DHO 860K

1971 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,393 mi
Last recorded69,393 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2009
Typical for 1971 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess54,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHO 860K
MakeVanden Plas
Model1300 Princess
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2009 69,393 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 May 2007 69,369 miles

o/s rear tyre wall cracks

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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DHO 860K is a 1971 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 54,122 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 DHO 860K, 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 55 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 DHO 860K registered?

DHO 860K is a 1971 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess, first registered on 1 November 1971.

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