MOT Status
ValidMileage
40,516 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Play in NS of steering rack....Slight play in NSF wheel bearing
Offside Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front discs rusty
Oil leak from the transmission
An item not tested (Manual)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front discs rusty
Oil leak from the transmission
How Reliable is the Vanden Plas 1300 Princess?
Based on 1,533 MOT tests across 208 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FLM 448J is a 1971 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 FLM 448J, 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.
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What year was FLM 448J registered?
FLM 448J is a 1971 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess, first registered on 12 January 1971.
Is FLM 448J safe to buy?
The MOT history for FLM 448J shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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