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MBU 827E

1988 Vanden Plas Princess

Brown Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,347 mi
Last recorded78,347 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBU 827E
MakeVanden Plas
ModelPrincess
Year1988
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2017 78,347 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 78,205 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 77,879 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 77,875 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 77,410 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 77,381 miles
Pass 8 May 2006

How Reliable is the Vanden Plas Princess?

Based on 2,229 MOT tests across 266 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
324
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 77
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
brake binding 57
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51
Stop lamp not working 48
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MBU 827E is a 1988 Vanden Plas Princess in Brown with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Vanden Plas Princess fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 77 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MBU 827E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vanden Plas Princess typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 38 years old, this Vanden Plas Princess is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MBU 827E registered?

MBU 827E is a 1988 Vanden Plas Princess, first registered on 26 September 1988.

Is MBU 827E safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBU 827E shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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