MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,259 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)
front panel corroding.
play in nearside inner steering rack.
rear panel to boot floor corroding.
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner A pillar (6.1.A.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Stop lamp not working BOTH (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven offside greater (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)
front panel corroding.
play in nearside inner steering rack.
rear panel to boot floor corroding.
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Vanden Plas 1300 Princess?
Based on 1,533 MOT tests across 208 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DYU 899J is a 1970 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1970 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 50,276 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 DYU 899J, 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 56 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 DYU 899J registered?
DYU 899J is a 1970 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess, first registered on 1 December 1970.
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