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MDL 625P

1976 Vanden Plas 1500

Gold Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,593 mi
Last recorded83,593 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2009
Typical for 1976 Vanden Plas 150050,445 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDL 625P
MakeVanden Plas
Model1500
Year1976
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2009 83,593 miles

o/s and n/s front calipers partialy siezed, and freed off at testing station.

Fail 25 Aug 2009 83,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

o/s and n/s front calipers partialy siezed, and freed off at testing station.

Pass 28 Mar 2007 82,926 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 82,926 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 81,564 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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MDL 625P is a 1976 Vanden Plas 1500 in Gold with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1976 Vanden Plas 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 50,445 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 1500 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MDL 625P, 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 50 years old, this Vanden Plas 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MDL 625P registered?

MDL 625P is a 1976 Vanden Plas 1500, first registered on 7 May 1976.

Is MDL 625P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MDL 625P shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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