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TPX 68K

1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,541 mi
Last recorded70,541 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2010
Typical for 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess61,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPX 68K
MakeVanden Plas
Model1300 Princess
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2010 70,541 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 67,529 miles

some deterioration in both side front brake disc's

Fail 28 Apr 2009 67,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

both side rear and near side front tyre have some age cracking

near side rear tyre measures below 3.0mm

slight binding in near side front brake

some deterioration in both side front brake disc's

Pass 6 Mar 2006 64,996 miles

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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TPX 68K is a 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TPX 68K, 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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TPX 68K is a 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess, first registered on 1 April 1972.

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