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FDD 905L

1971 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

46,263 mi
Last recorded46,263 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 1971 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess54,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDD 905L
MakeVanden Plas
Model1300 Princess
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2013 46,263 miles

Centre 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 Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 46,175 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 46,175 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 45,510 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 45,510 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 45,135 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

all 4 tyres sidewalls cracked u/v degradation

Pass 26 Oct 2010 45,135 miles

all 4 tyres sidewalls cracked u/v degradation

How Reliable is the Vanden Plas 1300 Princess?

Based on 1,533 MOT tests across 208 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
312
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 106
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 70
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67
brake recording little or no effort 61
brake binding 55
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FDD 905L is a 1971 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1971 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 54,122 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 FDD 905L, 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 55 years old, this Vanden Plas 1300 Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FDD 905L registered?

FDD 905L is a 1971 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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