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RUE 563W

1981 Vanden Plas 1500

Gold Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,680 mi
Last recorded90,680 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 1981 Vanden Plas 150058,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUE 563W
MakeVanden Plas
Model1500
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 21 Sep 2021 90,680 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 89,384 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 88,060 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 87,576 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 87,047 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 86,579 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 86,319 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 85,994 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 85,510 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 85,359 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 85,087 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 84,983 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 84,478 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 84,199 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 83,859 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 83,653 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 83,485 miles

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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RUE 563W is a 1981 Vanden Plas 1500 in Gold with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Vanden Plas 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 58,573 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RUE 563W, 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 45 years old, this Vanden Plas 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RUE 563W?

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What year was RUE 563W registered?

RUE 563W is a 1981 Vanden Plas 1500, first registered on 10 March 1981.

Is RUE 563W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUE 563W shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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