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SJB 517M

1974 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,126 mi
Last recorded50,126 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 1974 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess37,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJB 517M
MakeVanden Plas
Model1300 Princess
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 50,126 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 48,927 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 47,280 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 45,390 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 41,636 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 38,456 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 36,597 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 36,564 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 35,240 miles

FRONT NEAR SIDE TOP SUSPENSION BALL JOINT SLIGHT WEAR.

Pass 22 May 2008 33,280 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 1,840 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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SJB 517M is a 1974 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1974 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 37,526 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 SJB 517M, 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 52 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 SJB 517M registered?

SJB 517M is a 1974 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess, first registered on 18 February 1974.

Is SJB 517M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJB 517M 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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