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DLJ 744T

1979 Vanden Plas 1500

Blue Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,186 mi
Last recorded64,186 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 1979 Vanden Plas 150061,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLJ 744T
MakeVanden Plas
Model1500
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 64,186 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Nov 2016 64,185 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2015 64,260 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 64,256 miles

Slight play offside suspension

head light beam pattern poor

Pass 14 Jun 2011 59,452 miles

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 59,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 57,112 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

surface corrosion on floors

surface corrosion on o/s/r inner arch

Pass 5 May 2009 56,423 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Fail 21 Apr 2009 56,423 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Battery insecure

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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DLJ 744T is a 1979 Vanden Plas 1500 in Blue with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DLJ 744T, 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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DLJ 744T is a 1979 Vanden Plas 1500, first registered on 19 June 1979.

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