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PTF 205M

1973 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

30,786 mi
Last recorded30,786 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 1973 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess49,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTF 205M
MakeVanden Plas
Model1300 Princess
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 30,786 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 30,783 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 30,343 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 30,341 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 30,250 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 30,022 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 29,851 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 29,333 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 29,333 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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PTF 205M is a 1973 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 PTF 205M, 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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What year was PTF 205M registered?

PTF 205M is a 1973 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess, first registered on 22 October 1973.

Is PTF 205M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTF 205M shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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