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LOS 666S

1978 Vanden Plas 1500

Blue Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

43,105 mi
Last recorded43,105 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 Vanden Plas 150039,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOS 666S
MakeVanden Plas
Model1500
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 43,105 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 42,570 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 41,021 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 39,992 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 38,847 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 38,075 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 37,406 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 36,690 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 22 Jul 2009 36,107 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 35,653 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 34,575 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 34,575 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 33,429 miles

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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LOS 666S is a 1978 Vanden Plas 1500 in Blue with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1978 Vanden Plas 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 39,825 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LOS 666S, 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 48 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 LOS 666S?

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What year was LOS 666S registered?

LOS 666S is a 1978 Vanden Plas 1500, first registered on 8 June 1978.

Is LOS 666S safe to buy?

The MOT history for LOS 666S shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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