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JST 191N

1974 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,292 mi
Last recorded44,292 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2013
Typical for 1974 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess37,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJST 191N
MakeVanden Plas
Model1300 Princess
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2013 44,292 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 44,167 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 44,167 miles

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 44,104 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 43,968 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 43,405 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 43,405 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 42,722 miles

How Reliable is the Vanden Plas 1300 Princess?

Based on 1,533 MOT tests across 208 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
312
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 106
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 70
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67
brake recording little or no effort 61
brake binding 55
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JST 191N is a 1974 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 37,526 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 1300 Princess fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JST 191N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vanden Plas 1300 Princess typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 52 years old, this Vanden Plas 1300 Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JST 191N registered?

JST 191N is a 1974 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess, first registered on 19 August 1974.

Is JST 191N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JST 191N shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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