MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,949 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Vanden Plas 1500?
Based on 897 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.
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FET 170V is a 1980 Vanden Plas 1500 in Beige with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1980 Vanden Plas 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 36,332 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 FET 170V, 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 46 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 FET 170V registered?
FET 170V is a 1980 Vanden Plas 1500, first registered on 31 March 1980.
Is FET 170V safe to buy?
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