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FYE 382J

1970 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess

White Petrol 1695cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,817 mi
Last recorded69,817 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1970 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess50,276 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYE 382J
MakeVanden Plas
Model1300 Princess
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,695cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 69,817 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 69,817 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 68,450 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 67,932 miles

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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FYE 382J is a 1970 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess in White with a 1,695cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1970 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 50,276 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FYE 382J, 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 56 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 FYE 382J registered?

FYE 382J is a 1970 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess, first registered on 11 September 1970.

Is FYE 382J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYE 382J shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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