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TCU 647L

1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,150 mi
Last recorded81,150 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess61,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCU 647L
MakeVanden Plas
Model1300 Princess
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 81,150 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 80,671 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 80,001 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 79,289 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 78,310 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 77,589 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 76,600 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 75,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 74,104 miles

minor binding of both front brakes.

minor corrosion on osf floor to bulkhead join.

os handbrake less efficent than ns.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 72,684 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 72,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

General underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2010 71,442 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 71,439 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 70,236 miles

Slight bind both front brakes

Pass 10 Jul 2008 68,880 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 68,880 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

oil leaks

Pass 10 Jul 2007 67,652 miles

Slight bind - nearside front brake

Washer pump weak

Pass 17 Jul 2006 66,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Park brake efficiency low

Pass 19 Jul 2005 65,453 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005

Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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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TCU 647L is a 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 61,240 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 TCU 647L, 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 54 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 TCU 647L registered?

TCU 647L is a 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess, first registered on 21 August 1972.

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