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PVL 478K

1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,137 mi
Last recorded76,137 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess61,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVL 478K
MakeVanden Plas
Model1300 Princess
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 76,137 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 76,137 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 76,137 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 75,995 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 75,110 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 75,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2013 74,298 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 73,811 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 72,851 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 72,333 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 71,362 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 70,666 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 69,605 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 68,718 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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PVL 478K is a 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 61,240 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 PVL 478K, 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 54 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 PVL 478K registered?

PVL 478K is a 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess, first registered on 21 April 1972.

Is PVL 478K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVL 478K shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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