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FMM 387J

1970 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,083 mi
Last recorded66,083 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 1970 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess50,276 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMM 387J
MakeVanden Plas
Model1300 Princess
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 66,083 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 66,082 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2016 64,897 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 62,774 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 60,958 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 58,420 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 56,316 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 54,936 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 52,218 miles

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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FMM 387J is a 1970 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1970 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 50,276 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 FMM 387J, 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 56 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 FMM 387J registered?

FMM 387J is a 1970 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess, first registered on 6 November 1970.

Is FMM 387J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMM 387J shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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