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JSP 259N

1975 Vanden Plas 1500

Red Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,870 mi
Last recorded54,870 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1975 Vanden Plas 150052,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSP 259N
MakeVanden Plas
Model1500
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 54,870 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 54,724 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 54,506 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 54,402 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 54,171 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 53,856 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 53,497 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 52,871 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 52,189 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 45,843 miles

Offside 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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JSP 259N is a 1975 Vanden Plas 1500 in Red with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1975 Vanden Plas 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 52,728 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 JSP 259N, 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 51 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 JSP 259N registered?

JSP 259N is a 1975 Vanden Plas 1500, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is JSP 259N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JSP 259N shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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