MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,126 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
FRONT NEAR SIDE TOP SUSPENSION BALL JOINT SLIGHT WEAR.
How Reliable is the Vanden Plas 1300 Princess?
Based on 1,533 MOT tests across 208 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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