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TMB 201M

1973 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,358 mi
Last recorded49,358 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2007
Typical for 1973 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess49,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMB 201M
MakeVanden Plas
Model1300 Princess
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2007 49,358 miles

n/s/f wheel arch corrosion

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 49,343 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f wheel arch corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2007 49,321 miles

drivers seat back slight play

Fail 24 Jul 2006 49,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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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TMB 201M is a 1973 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 49,066 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TMB 201M, 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 53 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 TMB 201M registered?

TMB 201M is a 1973 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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