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MKH 502A

1961 Vanden Plas Princess

Black Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,866 mi
Last recorded63,866 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 1961 Vanden Plas Princess41,648 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKH 502A
MakeVanden Plas
ModelPrincess
Year1961
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 63,866 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 62,730 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 60,770 miles

slight play o/s king pin

Fail 26 Sep 2012 60,770 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play o/s king pin

Pass 28 Sep 2011 60,728 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 60,728 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 60,501 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 60,500 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 60,420 miles

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.

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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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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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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