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LHC 8K

1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,679 mi
Last recorded90,679 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess61,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHC 8K
MakeVanden Plas
Model1300 Princess
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 90,679 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 90,675 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade fell off under test. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2018 86,389 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 86,269 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 85,967 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 85,582 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 85,132 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 84,798 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 83,722 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 828,113 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 81,569 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 80,137 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 80,137 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 78,883 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 77,025 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 74,511 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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LHC 8K is a 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 61,240 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LHC 8K, 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 54 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 LHC 8K registered?

LHC 8K is a 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess, first registered on 25 April 1972.

Is LHC 8K safe to buy?

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