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MCH 339K

1973 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

25,731 mi
Last recorded25,731 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 1973 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess49,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCH 339K
MakeVanden Plas
Model1300 Princess
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 25,731 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heavily under sealed

Fail 18 Dec 2024 25,725 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not checked (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heavily under sealed

Pass 12 Dec 2023 25,259 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased/undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 19 Dec 2022 24,929 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Oct 2021 23,923 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 23,923 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 23,872 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 23,093 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 22,894 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 22,710 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 22,043 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 21,753 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 21,417 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 21,203 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 20,486 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 19,718 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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MCH 339K is a 1973 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1973 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 49,066 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 MCH 339K, 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 53 years old, this Vanden Plas 1300 Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MCH 339K is a 1973 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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