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HFD 646D

1966 Vanden Plas Princess

Black Petrol 3909cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,594 mi
Last recorded85,594 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 1966 Vanden Plas Princess64,268 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFD 646D
MakeVanden Plas
ModelPrincess
Year1966
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,909cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 85,594 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 85,589 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 85,576 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 85,574 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 May 2016 85,550 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 85,500 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Severe missfire.Engine running very badly.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 85,499 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 May 2014 85,483 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 May 2013 85,454 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 85,307 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 85,191 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 85,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F trye has deep cuts in side wall

Pass 17 May 2010 83,690 miles

slight bind on nearside rear brake

various oil leaks

Pass 7 Apr 2009 83,650 miles

Drivers seat slightly loose

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 83,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Drivers seat slightly loose

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 82,825 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 82,820 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side front wheel bearing starting to get noisy

steering box slight leak of oil

Pass 8 Mar 2007 82,684 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 81,800 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 81,800 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Vanden Plas Princess?

Based on 2,229 MOT tests across 266 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
324
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 77
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
brake binding 57
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51
Stop lamp not working 48
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HFD 646D is a 1966 Vanden Plas Princess in Black with a 3,909cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1966 Vanden Plas Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 64,268 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 Princess fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 77 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HFD 646D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vanden Plas Princess typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 60 years old, this Vanden Plas Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HFD 646D registered?

HFD 646D is a 1966 Vanden Plas Princess, first registered on 14 June 1966.

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