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OCV 290F

1968 Vanden Plas Princess

White Petrol 3909cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,993 mi
Last recorded53,993 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2008
Typical for 1968 Vanden Plas Princess38,414 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCV 290F
MakeVanden Plas
ModelPrincess
Year1968
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,909cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 26 Jul 2008 53,993 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 53,758 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 53,697 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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OCV 290F is a 1968 Vanden Plas Princess in White with a 3,909cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1968 Vanden Plas Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 38,414 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 OCV 290F, 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 58 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 OCV 290F registered?

OCV 290F is a 1968 Vanden Plas Princess, first registered on 22 February 1968.

Is OCV 290F safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCV 290F shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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