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KFF 795

1961 Vanden Plas Princess

Black Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,601 mi
Last recorded24,601 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 1961 Vanden Plas Princess41,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFF 795
MakeVanden Plas
ModelPrincess
Year1961
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 24,601 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 23,294 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 23,279 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 22,648 miles

clunk from steering.(box)

front bumper missing

Fail 3 Sep 2012 22,629 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

clunk from steering.(box)

front bumper missing

Pass 4 Oct 2008 22,498 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 22,414 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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KFF 795 is a 1961 Vanden Plas Princess in Black with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1961 Vanden Plas Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 41,648 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 KFF 795, 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 65 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 KFF 795 registered?

KFF 795 is a 1961 Vanden Plas Princess, first registered on 16 June 1961.

Is KFF 795 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFF 795 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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