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SKO 160R

1977 Vanden Plas 1500

Brown Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

12,661 mi
Last recorded12,661 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1977 Vanden Plas 150043,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKO 160R
MakeVanden Plas
Model1500
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 12,661 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 12,303 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 11,754 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 9,512 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 6,556 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 1,993 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 97,230 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 91,465 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 86,339 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 81,781 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 76,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 76,750 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 71,317 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 65,507 miles

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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SKO 160R is a 1977 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 92.9%.

Across all 1977 Vanden Plas 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 43,367 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 SKO 160R, 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 49 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 SKO 160R registered?

SKO 160R is a 1977 Vanden Plas 1500, first registered on 1 May 1977.

Is SKO 160R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKO 160R shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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