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FYA 734T

1978 Vanden Plas 1500

Blue Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

34,775 mi
Last recorded34,775 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1978 Vanden Plas 150039,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYA 734T
MakeVanden Plas
Model1500
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 34,775 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 34,130 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Requires adjustment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Requires adjustment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack boot perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamps inoperative

Fail 26 Oct 2022 33,674 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 32,486 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 31,941 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear suspension arms support straps poor condition frayed

Pass 16 Aug 2016 31,375 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 30,362 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 30,358 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2014 29,552 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2013 29,552 miles

general light corrosion underneath

Fail 1 May 2013 29,552 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

general light corrosion underneath

Pass 6 Feb 2008 29,365 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 29,359 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 29,073 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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FYA 734T is a 1978 Vanden Plas 1500 in Blue with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1978 Vanden Plas 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 39,825 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 FYA 734T, 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 48 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 FYA 734T registered?

FYA 734T is a 1978 Vanden Plas 1500, first registered on 10 November 1978.

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