MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,367 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All position lamps not working front & rear (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking sphere (2.4.D.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake application uneven n/s low (3.7.B.2)
front brake binding o/s & n/s (3.7.B.1)
Nearside headlight poor beam pattern
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear exhaust rubber split
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
hydro suspension pumped to high on front
How Reliable is the Vanden Plas 1500?
Based on 897 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ECG 181S is a 1977 Vanden Plas 1500 in White with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1977 Vanden Plas 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 43,367 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 ECG 181S, 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 49 years old, this Vanden Plas 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of ECG 181S?
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What year was ECG 181S registered?
ECG 181S is a 1977 Vanden Plas 1500, first registered on 2 November 1977.
Is ECG 181S safe to buy?
The MOT history for ECG 181S shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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