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PSJ 765

1961 Vanden Plas Princess

Grey Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,648 mi
Last recorded41,648 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1961 Vanden Plas Princess41,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSJ 765
MakeVanden Plas
ModelPrincess
Year1961
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 41,648 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play steering arm bushes

Pass 16 Jun 2015 41,239 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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.C.1b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play steering link bushes

Pass 26 Jun 2014 40,710 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 39,390 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 39,332 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 21 May 2012 39,326 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 38,453 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 38,064 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 37,616 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 37,483 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 37,076 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 37,070 miles

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

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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PSJ 765 is a 1961 Vanden Plas Princess in Grey with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1961 Vanden Plas Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 41,648 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 Princess fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 77 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PSJ 765, 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 65 years old, this Vanden Plas Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PSJ 765 registered?

PSJ 765 is a 1961 Vanden Plas Princess, first registered on 15 March 1961.

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