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MVG 547C

1965 Vanden Plas Princess

Grey Petrol 3909cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,460 mi
Last recorded33,460 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1965 Vanden Plas Princess65,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVG 547C
MakeVanden Plas
ModelPrincess
Year1965
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,909cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 33,460 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

vehicle body is corroding

Pass 8 Mar 2010 32,307 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

vehicle is starting to corrode

Pass 2 Mar 2009 32,226 miles

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

vehicle body is starting to corrode

Pass 12 Mar 2008 32,101 miles

vehicle body is starting to corrode.

Pass 6 Mar 2007 31,932 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 31,839 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 31,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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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MVG 547C is a 1965 Vanden Plas Princess in Grey with a 3,909cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1965 Vanden Plas Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 65,052 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MVG 547C, 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 61 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 MVG 547C registered?

MVG 547C is a 1965 Vanden Plas Princess, first registered on 1 March 1965.

Is MVG 547C safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVG 547C shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MVG 547C have outstanding finance?

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