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SDU 523N

1974 Vanden Plas Princess

Grey Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,039 mi
Last recorded56,039 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDU 523N
MakeVanden Plas
ModelPrincess
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 56,039 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 56,027 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2018 56,000 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some welding repairs covered in sealer and filler

Fail 27 Oct 2008 39,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

coolent leak on vehicle

slight oil leak on engine

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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SDU 523N is a 1974 Vanden Plas Princess in Grey with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SDU 523N, 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 52 years old, this Vanden Plas Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SDU 523N registered?

SDU 523N is a 1974 Vanden Plas Princess, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is SDU 523N safe to buy?

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