MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,866 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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body has some corrosion
off side front wheel is slightly stiff to rotate
park brake is long
park brake only just meets the requirements
under side of car is oily
slight play o/s king pin
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
slight play o/s king pin
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Number Plate Light Intermitant In Operation
O/S/F Fog Light In-op
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Vanden Plas Princess?
Based on 2,229 MOT tests across 266 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MKH 502A is a 1961 Vanden Plas Princess in Black with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1961 Vanden Plas Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 41,648 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 Princess fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 77 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MKH 502A, 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 65 years old, this Vanden Plas Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of MKH 502A?
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What year was MKH 502A registered?
MKH 502A is a 1961 Vanden Plas Princess, first registered on 1 March 1961.
Is MKH 502A safe to buy?
The MOT history for MKH 502A shows 9 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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