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NWT 772K

1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,924 mi
Last recorded59,924 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess61,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWT 772K
MakeVanden Plas
Model1300 Princess
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 59,924 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 59,924 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 59,730 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 59,730 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working r/h front sidelight not working, repaired during test (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 59,676 miles
Pass 2 May 2021 59,527 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 59,381 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources l/h rear number plate light not working Rec B. Price (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 59,285 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 59,285 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps number plate lamp not working repaired (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up replaced r/h drive shaft washer due to too much play in wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 39,915 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 37,692 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 37,650 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 37,462 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advisery; slight weep on nearside rear suspension pipe coupling

Fail 23 Apr 2015 37,453 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

front brake hoses damp at the caliper

fuel pipe at the rear around fuel filter, pipes just at the end of the steel pipes,could do with being pushed on further

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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NWT 772K is a 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 61,240 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 1300 Princess fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NWT 772K, 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 54 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 NWT 772K registered?

NWT 772K is a 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess, first registered on 14 January 1972.

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