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FRX 924T

1979 Vanden Plas 1500

Brown Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,208 mi
Last recorded60,208 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Vanden Plas 150061,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRX 924T
MakeVanden Plas
Model1500
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 60,208 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside engine mount/damper has slightly worn bushes

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 60,048 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 60,043 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 59,997 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 59,786 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 59,703 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 59,387 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 59,125 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 58,843 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 58,739 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 58,739 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 58,611 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 58,610 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 58,524 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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FRX 924T is a 1979 Vanden Plas 1500 in Brown with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1979 Vanden Plas 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 61,747 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 FRX 924T, 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 47 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 FRX 924T registered?

FRX 924T is a 1979 Vanden Plas 1500, first registered on 21 February 1979.

Is FRX 924T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRX 924T shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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