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LDY 83P

1976 Vanden Plas 1500

White Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

49,402 mi
Last recorded49,402 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1976 Vanden Plas 150050,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDY 83P
MakeVanden Plas
Model1500
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 49,402 miles

Offside Front Door difficult to open

Fail 24 Jun 2017 49,380 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch and front panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

coolant leak from bottom radiator hose

o/s/f door dropped on hinges and quite difficult to open

o/s/f floor holed but not within 30cms of any structural part

underbody corroding badly

Pass 25 Feb 2016 49,375 miles

Nearside end of steering rack has slight lift

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut area (5.2.6)

Offside rear fluid suspension hose kinked

Fail 19 Feb 2016 49,368 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor / inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside end of steering rack has slight lift

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut area (5.2.6)

Offside rear fluid suspension hose kinked

Pass 26 Feb 2015 49,164 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear hydraulic suspension hose ferrule slightly corroded

offside rear hydraulic suspension hose kinked

Fail 26 Feb 2015 49,164 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear hydraulic suspension hose ferrule slightly corroded

offside rear hydraulic suspension hose kinked

Pass 3 Feb 2014 48,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 48,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 48,210 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s rear suspension check strap in poor condition

Pass 20 Jul 2010 47,734 miles

nearside rear door rusty & underside of vehicle rusty

nearside rear suspension check strap worn

Fail 15 Jul 2010 47,732 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

nearside rear door rusty & underside of vehicle rusty

nearside rear suspension check strap worn

Pass 24 Jul 2009 46,813 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 46,794 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 46,772 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 46,772 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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LDY 83P is a 1976 Vanden Plas 1500 in White with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1976 Vanden Plas 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 50,445 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 LDY 83P, 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 50 years old, this Vanden Plas 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LDY 83P is a 1976 Vanden Plas 1500, first registered on 25 March 1976.

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