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HFS 456D

1966 Vanden Plas Princess

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,381 mi
Last recorded26,381 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 1966 Vanden Plas Princess64,268 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFS 456D
MakeVanden Plas
ModelPrincess
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 26,381 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 26,381 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 May 2011 25,993 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 25,993 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 25,457 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 25,457 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2008 24,532 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 23,919 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 22,554 miles

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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HFS 456D is a 1966 Vanden Plas Princess in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HFS 456D, 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 HFS 456D registered?

HFS 456D is a 1966 Vanden Plas Princess, first registered on 1 December 1966.

Is HFS 456D safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFS 456D shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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