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EHU 977C

1965 Vanden Plas Princess

Black Petrol 3909cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,170 mi
Last recorded69,170 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2012
Typical for 1965 Vanden Plas Princess65,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHU 977C
MakeVanden Plas
ModelPrincess
Year1965
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,909cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2012 69,170 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Wipers smear advise clean.

How Reliable is the Vanden Plas Princess?

Based on 2,229 MOT tests across 266 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
324
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 77
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
brake binding 57
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51
Stop lamp not working 48
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EHU 977C is a 1965 Vanden Plas Princess in Black with a 3,909cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1965 Vanden Plas Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 65,052 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vanden Plas Princess fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 77 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EHU 977C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vanden Plas Princess typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 61 years old, this Vanden Plas Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EHU 977C?

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What year was EHU 977C registered?

EHU 977C is a 1965 Vanden Plas Princess, first registered on 5 November 1965.

Is EHU 977C safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHU 977C shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EHU 977C have outstanding finance?

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