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OLG 908P

1976 Vanden Plas 1500

Gold Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,413 mi
Last recorded38,413 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1976 Vanden Plas 150050,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLG 908P
MakeVanden Plas
Model1500
Year1976
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 38,413 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 38,413 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 37,644 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 37,357 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 37,357 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 36,723 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 36,723 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 36,320 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 35,633 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 34,560 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 33,825 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 33,825 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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OLG 908P is a 1976 Vanden Plas 1500 in Gold with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OLG 908P, 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

How do I check the history of OLG 908P?

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What year was OLG 908P registered?

OLG 908P is a 1976 Vanden Plas 1500, first registered on 17 March 1976.

Is OLG 908P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLG 908P shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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