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GOX 395W

1980 Vanden Plas 1500

Silver Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,571 mi
Last recorded80,571 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 1980 Vanden Plas 150036,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOX 395W
MakeVanden Plas
Model1500
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 80,571 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 80,471 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 80,471 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 80,254 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 80,059 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 41,175 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 39,760 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 35,790 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 33,888 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 30,134 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 30,109 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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GOX 395W is a 1980 Vanden Plas 1500 in Silver with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GOX 395W, 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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What year was GOX 395W registered?

GOX 395W is a 1980 Vanden Plas 1500, first registered on 1 October 1980.

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The MOT history for GOX 395W shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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