MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,775 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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))
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
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)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
sill covers fitted
general light corrosion underneath
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
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
How Reliable is the Vanden Plas 1500?
Based on 897 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is FYA 734T safe to buy?
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