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HCG 337W

1981 Vanden Plas 1500

Beige Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,423 mi
Last recorded9,423 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1981 Vanden Plas 150058,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCG 337W
MakeVanden Plas
Model1500
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2011 9,423 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2010 108,404 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 108,404 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 7,009 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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HCG 337W is a 1981 Vanden Plas 1500 in Beige with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Vanden Plas 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 58,573 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 HCG 337W, 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 45 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 HCG 337W registered?

HCG 337W is a 1981 Vanden Plas 1500, first registered on 28 May 1981.

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