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SCK 711L

1973 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

18,910 mi
Last recorded18,910 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess49,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCK 711L
MakeVanden Plas
Model1300 Princess
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 18,910 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 18,883 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 18,876 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2013 18,807 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 18,770 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 18,770 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2010 18,702 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2009 18,689 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 18,658 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 18,634 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 18,550 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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SCK 711L is a 1973 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SCK 711L, 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 SCK 711L registered?

SCK 711L is a 1973 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is SCK 711L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCK 711L shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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