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NMA 819V

1979 Vanden Plas 1500

Green Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,757 mi
Last recorded61,757 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1979 Vanden Plas 150061,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMA 819V
MakeVanden Plas
Model1500
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 61,757 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 15 Nov 2011 61,757 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Jun 2010 61,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear componets corroding

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

N/S headlamp glass cracked [not affecting pattern]

O/S/R light lense cracked [ no white light showing]

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 61,254 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear componets corroding

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

N/S headlamp glass cracked [not affecting pattern]

O/S/R light lense cracked [ no white light showing]

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

Both front tyres cracking on walls an d between tread

How Reliable is the Vanden Plas 1500?

Based on 897 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
500
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 44
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 33
brake binding 31
brake recording little or no effort 30
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NMA 819V is a 1979 Vanden Plas 1500 in Green with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Vanden Plas 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 61,747 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 1500 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NMA 819V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vanden Plas 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 47 years old, this Vanden Plas 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NMA 819V registered?

NMA 819V is a 1979 Vanden Plas 1500, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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