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LVW 255J

1970 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,136 mi
Last recorded51,136 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 1970 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess50,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVW 255J
MakeVanden Plas
Model1300 Princess
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 51,136 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 51,122 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 50,979 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 50,794 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 50,256 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 50,251 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear wheel arches rusting

both sides at front of rear subframe rusting

n/s/f inner wing holed and rusting not in perscribed area

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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LVW 255J is a 1970 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1970 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 50,276 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 1300 Princess fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LVW 255J, 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 56 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 LVW 255J registered?

LVW 255J is a 1970 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess, first registered on 1 December 1970.

Is LVW 255J safe to buy?

The MOT history for LVW 255J shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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