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FNN 73J

1971 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

88,443 mi
Last recorded88,443 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2005
Typical for 1971 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess54,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNN 73J
MakeVanden Plas
Model1300 Princess
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2005 88,443 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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FNN 73J is a 1971 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 FNN 73J, 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 FNN 73J registered?

FNN 73J is a 1971 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is FNN 73J safe to buy?

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