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PPH 351L

1973 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,651 mi
Last recorded29,651 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 1973 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess49,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPH 351L
MakeVanden Plas
Model1300 Princess
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 29,651 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 29,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flitch under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sub Frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flitch under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sub Frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 27,302 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 27,297 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine mounting bracket fractured remote gear change bracket broken (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2019 23,677 miles

drive shaft rubber joints starting to perish

Fail 31 Jul 2019 23,675 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side quadrant and lever seized (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

drive shaft rubber joints starting to perish

Pass 27 Jul 2018 18,536 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 14,173 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 10,382 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 5,318 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 2,976 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 19,901 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front brake hose close to control arm on full lock

Fail 28 Sep 2013 19,899 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front brake hose close to control arm on full lock

Pass 28 Sep 2012 17,898 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 17,776 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 16,190 miles

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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PPH 351L is a 1973 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 PPH 351L, 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.

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PPH 351L is a 1973 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess, first registered on 14 March 1973.

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