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PNU 132K

1971 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,753 mi
Last recorded77,753 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess54,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNU 132K
MakeVanden Plas
Model1300 Princess
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 77,753 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 77,723 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 77,697 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 77,660 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 77,646 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 77,459 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 77,059 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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PNU 132K is a 1971 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1971 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 54,122 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PNU 132K, 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 55 years old, this Vanden Plas 1300 Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PNU 132K registered?

PNU 132K is a 1971 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess, first registered on 2 August 1971.

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The MOT history for PNU 132K shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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