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SEJ 874T

1979 Vanden Plas 1500

Brown Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,369 mi
Last recorded79,369 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 1979 Vanden Plas 150061,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEJ 874T
MakeVanden Plas
Model1500
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 79,369 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 78,843 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 78,152 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 77,510 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 76,897 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 76,408 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 75,680 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 75,089 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 74,239 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 73,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear suspension over travel preventewr damaged and insecure.

Fail 19 Aug 2010 73,920 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear suspension over travel preventewr damaged and insecure.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 73,415 miles

light free play in l/h and r/h front ball joints

Pass 18 Aug 2008 73,291 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 73,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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SEJ 874T is a 1979 Vanden Plas 1500 in Brown with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1979 Vanden Plas 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 61,747 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 SEJ 874T, 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 47 years old, this Vanden Plas 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SEJ 874T registered?

SEJ 874T is a 1979 Vanden Plas 1500, first registered on 4 January 1979.

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