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DPY 158T

1979 Vanden Plas 1500

Brown Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,099 mi
Last recorded42,099 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 1979 Vanden Plas 150061,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPY 158T
MakeVanden Plas
Model1500
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 42,099 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 41,396 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 40,181 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 38,614 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 38,578 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear slight rust near jacking point

Pass 29 Jul 2015 37,000 miles

corrosion to inner front valance

Fail 28 Jul 2015 36,995 miles

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

corrosion to inner front valance

Pass 30 Sep 2014 36,702 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 35,848 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 14 Oct 2011 35,839 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 35,837 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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DPY 158T is a 1979 Vanden Plas 1500 in Brown with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DPY 158T, 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 DPY 158T registered?

DPY 158T is a 1979 Vanden Plas 1500, first registered on 1 June 1979.

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