MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,186 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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) ()
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)
Slight play offside suspension
head light beam pattern poor
Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
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)
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
Battery insecure
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was DLJ 744T registered?
DLJ 744T is a 1979 Vanden Plas 1500, first registered on 19 June 1979.
Is DLJ 744T safe to buy?
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