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FUF 333V

1980 Vanden Plas 1500

Black Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,311 mi
Last recorded46,311 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1980 Vanden Plas 150036,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUF 333V
MakeVanden Plas
Model1500
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 46,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded. Also slight corrosion to hydragas pipes

slight noise to nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside front lower balljoint

slight play in steering rack inner joints

surface corrsion to floorpan / sill edges

suspension slightly "hard"

Fail 30 Jun 2008 46,311 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight noise to nearside front wheelbearing

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

surface corrosion to vehicle underside

suspension "hard" but does have movement

Pass 5 May 2007 31,097 miles

nearside front CV gaitor perishing

nearside front tyre at legal limit - replacement advised

small chip to windscreen

surface corrosion to rear offside floorpan close to suspension mounting. Also corrosion present in both rear arches in perscribed areas of suspension

Fail 5 May 2007 31,097 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front CV gaitor perishing

nearside front tyre at legal limit - replacement advised

small chip to windscreen

surface corrosion to rear offside floorpan close to suspension mounting. Also corrosion present in both rear arches in perscribed areas of suspension

Pass 4 Apr 2006 28,848 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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FUF 333V is a 1980 Vanden Plas 1500 in Black with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 Vanden Plas 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 36,332 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 1500 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FUF 333V, 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 46 years old, this Vanden Plas 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FUF 333V is a 1980 Vanden Plas 1500, first registered on 1 January 1980.

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