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MTK 253H

1970 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess

Maroon Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2009
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,180 mi
Last recorded58,180 miles
Recorded on24 May 2008
Typical for 1970 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess50,276 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTK 253H
MakeVanden Plas
Model1300 Princess
Year1970
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 24 May 2008 58,180 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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MTK 253H is a 1970 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess in Maroon with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 50,276 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 MTK 253H, 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 56 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 MTK 253H registered?

MTK 253H is a 1970 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess, first registered on 12 May 1970.

Is MTK 253H safe to buy?

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