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JEL 874V

1980 Vanden Plas 1500

Grey Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,524 mi
Last recorded38,524 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 1980 Vanden Plas 150036,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEL 874V
MakeVanden Plas
Model1500
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 38,524 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 37,393 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 36,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 36,332 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 34,019 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 34,013 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

OFFSIDE WASHER JET POOR PERFORMANCE

Pass 19 Dec 2013 28,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 28,497 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 28,462 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 27,123 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 25,435 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 24,580 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Minor exhaust blow on manifold/front pipe sections.

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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JEL 874V is a 1980 Vanden Plas 1500 in Grey with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JEL 874V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JEL 874V registered?

JEL 874V is a 1980 Vanden Plas 1500, first registered on 1 June 1980.

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