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OSK 992

1962 Vanden Plas Princess

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,635 mi
Last recorded31,635 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2021
Typical for 1962 Vanden Plas Princess59,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSK 992
MakeVanden Plas
ModelPrincess
Year1962
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2021 31,635 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 31,310 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 30,810 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 30,476 miles

Front lower suspension arm bushes slightly perished

Slight imbalance on front brakes(nearside lower effort)

Slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 1 Jul 2017 29,971 miles

All front suspension bushes slightly perished

Pass 25 Jun 2016 29,101 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 27,575 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 26,830 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 25,887 miles

Slight play in idler

Pass 28 Apr 2012 25,220 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 24,899 miles

Front brakes binding slighly

offside parking brake effort slightly reduced

Pass 23 Apr 2010 24,479 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 23,852 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 May 2008 23,205 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 22,237 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 20,979 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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OSK 992 is a 1962 Vanden Plas Princess in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1962 Vanden Plas Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 59,692 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 OSK 992, 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 64 years old, this Vanden Plas Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OSK 992 registered?

OSK 992 is a 1962 Vanden Plas Princess, first registered on 4 December 1962.

Is OSK 992 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSK 992 shows 16 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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