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PVW 783R

1976 Vanden Plas 1500

Bronze Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,637 mi
Last recorded49,637 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2006
Typical for 1976 Vanden Plas 150050,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVW 783R
MakeVanden Plas
Model1500
Year1976
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2006 49,637 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 49,632 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

nearside rear door does not open from inside or outside, nearside headlamp slight movement in mounting and nearside front tyre close to legal limit.

How Reliable is the Vanden Plas 1500?

Based on 897 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
500
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 44
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 33
brake binding 31
brake recording little or no effort 30
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PVW 783R is a 1976 Vanden Plas 1500 in Bronze with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 Vanden Plas 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 50,445 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 1500 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PVW 783R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vanden Plas 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 50 years old, this Vanden Plas 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of PVW 783R?

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What year was PVW 783R registered?

PVW 783R is a 1976 Vanden Plas 1500, first registered on 24 August 1976.

Is PVW 783R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVW 783R shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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