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OPF 575R

1976 Vanden Plas 1500

Blue Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

570 mi
Last recorded570 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 1976 Vanden Plas 150050,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPF 575R
MakeVanden Plas
Model1500
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 570 miles

nearside rear suspension unit slightly damp

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 30 Jan 2018 560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear suspension unit slightly damp

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 Jan 2017 375 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 367 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both front tie bar mountings. (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 221 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 121 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 115 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 99,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine running weak

front tyres wearing on inner edge

wipers slightly smear

Fail 18 Sep 2013 99,112 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine running weak

front tyres wearing on inner edge

wipers slightly smear

Pass 17 Sep 2012 98,633 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wipers smearing view

Fail 17 Sep 2012 98,633 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wipers smearing view

Pass 12 Sep 2011 97,216 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine hunting / surging RPM

Pass 16 Aug 2010 94,664 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 92,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 89,348 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 86,215 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 83,221 miles

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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OPF 575R is a 1976 Vanden Plas 1500 in Blue with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OPF 575R, 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.

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What year was OPF 575R registered?

OPF 575R is a 1976 Vanden Plas 1500, first registered on 11 November 1976.

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