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PKD 412

1973 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,811 mi
Last recorded21,811 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 1973 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess49,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKD 412
MakeVanden Plas
Model1300 Princess
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 21,811 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 19,153 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 19,136 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 19,106 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Vanden Plas 1300 Princess?

Based on 1,533 MOT tests across 208 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
312
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 106
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 70
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67
brake recording little or no effort 61
brake binding 55
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PKD 412 is a 1973 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 49,066 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 1300 Princess fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PKD 412, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vanden Plas 1300 Princess typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 53 years old, this Vanden Plas 1300 Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PKD 412?

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What year was PKD 412 registered?

PKD 412 is a 1973 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess, first registered on 2 November 1973.

Is PKD 412 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PKD 412 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PKD 412 have outstanding finance?

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