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NYB 805P

1976 Vanden Plas 1500

Blue Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,618 mi
Last recorded54,618 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1976 Vanden Plas 150050,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYB 805P
MakeVanden Plas
Model1500
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 54,618 miles

Nearside Front child seat fitted not alowing full inspection of seatbelt

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

Pass 9 May 2015 54,074 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2015 54,074 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 49,180 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 49,180 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 46,912 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 46,472 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 46,472 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NYB 805P is a 1976 Vanden Plas 1500 in Blue with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1976 Vanden Plas 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 50,445 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 NYB 805P, 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 50 years old, this Vanden Plas 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NYB 805P registered?

NYB 805P is a 1976 Vanden Plas 1500, first registered on 23 January 1976.

Is NYB 805P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NYB 805P shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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