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GKP 606N

1975 Vanden Plas 1500

Gold Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,157 mi
Last recorded78,157 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 1975 Vanden Plas 150052,728 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKP 606N
MakeVanden Plas
Model1500
Year1975
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011 78,157 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Osr and nsr floorpans corroded.

Rear whheel arches corroded.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2010 78,157 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Osr and nsr floorpans corroded.

Rear wheel arches corroded.

Fail 20 Nov 2009 78,157 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 76,130 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 78,077 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 78,067 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 77,812 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 77,812 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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GKP 606N is a 1975 Vanden Plas 1500 in Gold with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 Vanden Plas 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 52,728 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 GKP 606N, 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 51 years old, this Vanden Plas 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GKP 606N is a 1975 Vanden Plas 1500, first registered on 20 March 1975.

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