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SPV 972W

1981 Vanden Plas 1500

Gold Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,386 mi
Last recorded40,386 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1981 Vanden Plas 150058,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPV 972W
MakeVanden Plas
Model1500
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 3 May 2019 40,386 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 39,962 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 39,292 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SPV 972W is a 1981 Vanden Plas 1500 in Gold with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Vanden Plas 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 58,573 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 SPV 972W, 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 45 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 SPV 972W registered?

SPV 972W is a 1981 Vanden Plas 1500, first registered on 20 May 1981.

Is SPV 972W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPV 972W shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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