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MFX 401G

1971 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,453 mi
Last recorded68,453 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess54,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFX 401G
MakeVanden Plas
Model1300 Princess
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 68,453 miles

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 67,096 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 65,588 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 63,510 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 63,510 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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MFX 401G is a 1971 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 54,122 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 MFX 401G, 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 55 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 MFX 401G registered?

MFX 401G is a 1971 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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