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SCW 228L

2007 Vanden Plas Princess

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

20,011 mi
Last recorded20,011 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCW 228L
MakeVanden Plas
ModelPrincess
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 20,011 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 20,011 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 20,011 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 20,011 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 20,011 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 19,994 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 19,895 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 19,767 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 19,450 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 19,365 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

suspension lower than standard both sides

Pass 14 Sep 2010 19,365 miles

suspension lower than standard both sides

Pass 22 Sep 2009 19,210 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 18,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all four tyres perishing

Pass 2 Oct 2007 17,745 miles

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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SCW 228L is a 2007 Vanden Plas Princess in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SCW 228L, 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 19 years old, this Vanden Plas Princess is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SCW 228L registered?

SCW 228L is a 2007 Vanden Plas Princess, first registered on 11 October 2007.

Is SCW 228L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCW 228L 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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