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RPE 846E

1967 Vanden Plas Princess

Grey Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,446 mi
Last recorded7,446 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1967 Vanden Plas Princess49,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPE 846E
MakeVanden Plas
ModelPrincess
Year1967
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 7,446 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 7,213 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 7,212 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 6,106 miles

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

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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RPE 846E is a 1967 Vanden Plas Princess in Grey with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1967 Vanden Plas Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 49,898 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 RPE 846E, 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 59 years old, this Vanden Plas Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of RPE 846E?

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What year was RPE 846E registered?

RPE 846E is a 1967 Vanden Plas Princess, first registered on 10 January 1967.

Is RPE 846E safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPE 846E shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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