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HNK 977V

1979 Vanden Plas 1500

Brown Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,971 mi
Last recorded51,971 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1979 Vanden Plas 150061,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNK 977V
MakeVanden Plas
Model1500
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2012 51,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 51,539 miles

slight play near side inner steering rack joint

Pass 15 Nov 2010 51,439 miles

slight play n/s steering arm

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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HNK 977V is a 1979 Vanden Plas 1500 in Brown with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Vanden Plas 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 61,747 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 HNK 977V, 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 47 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 HNK 977V registered?

HNK 977V is a 1979 Vanden Plas 1500, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is HNK 977V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HNK 977V shows 3 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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