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KOA 190W

1981 Vanden Plas 1500

Green Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,037 mi
Last recorded61,037 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1981 Vanden Plas 150058,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOA 190W
MakeVanden Plas
Model1500
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 61,037 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 61,027 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 60,935 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 60,935 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 60,928 miles

All direction indicators not working front rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working both side (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2013 60,480 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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KOA 190W is a 1981 Vanden Plas 1500 in Green with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Vanden Plas 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 58,573 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 KOA 190W, 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 45 years old, this Vanden Plas 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KOA 190W?

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What year was KOA 190W registered?

KOA 190W is a 1981 Vanden Plas 1500, first registered on 22 May 1981.

Is KOA 190W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KOA 190W shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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