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FJK 637X

1981 Vanden Plas 1500

Gold Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,786 mi
Last recorded69,786 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1981 Vanden Plas 150058,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJK 637X
MakeVanden Plas
Model1500
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 69,786 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 69,263 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 68,137 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 67,494 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 67,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 66,781 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 65,129 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 65,128 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 63,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 61,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 57,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 57,730 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 51,490 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 46,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front exhaust system has slight leak head lining drouping

Pass 16 Jun 2009 46,812 miles

front exhaust system has slight leak head lining drouping

Pass 16 Jun 2008 41,524 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 36,727 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 31,220 miles

How Reliable is the Vanden Plas 1500?

Based on 897 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
500
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 44
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 33
brake binding 31
brake recording little or no effort 30
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FJK 637X is a 1981 Vanden Plas 1500 in Gold with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1981 Vanden Plas 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 58,573 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 FJK 637X, 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 45 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 FJK 637X registered?

FJK 637X is a 1981 Vanden Plas 1500, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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