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KPL 550W

1980 Vanden Plas 1500

Silver Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,410 mi
Last recorded47,410 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 1980 Vanden Plas 150036,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPL 550W
MakeVanden Plas
Model1500
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 47,410 miles

All 4 tyres cracking.

Fail 7 Nov 2022 47,409 miles

Emissions not tested Developed a misfire. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Both. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working All. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

All 4 tyres cracking.

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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KPL 550W is a 1980 Vanden Plas 1500 in Silver with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 KPL 550W, 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

How do I check the history of KPL 550W?

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What year was KPL 550W registered?

KPL 550W is a 1980 Vanden Plas 1500, first registered on 19 August 1980.

Is KPL 550W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KPL 550W shows 2 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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