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NGF 492D

1966 Vanden Plas Princess

Cream Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,503 mi
Last recorded94,503 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 1966 Vanden Plas Princess64,268 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGF 492D
MakeVanden Plas
ModelPrincess
Year1966
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 94,503 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 94,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2017 93,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 93,362 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 92,640 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 91,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

off side front wishbone bushes contaminated with oil.

Pass 15 May 2013 91,160 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 90,810 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 90,377 miles

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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NGF 492D is a 1966 Vanden Plas Princess in Cream with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1966 Vanden Plas Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 64,268 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 NGF 492D, 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 60 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 NGF 492D registered?

NGF 492D is a 1966 Vanden Plas Princess, first registered on 17 November 1966.

Is NGF 492D safe to buy?

The MOT history for NGF 492D shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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