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TRL 90S

1978 Vanden Plas 1500

Brown Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,072 mi
Last recorded26,072 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 1978 Vanden Plas 150039,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRL 90S
MakeVanden Plas
Model1500
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 26,072 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 26,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 9,446 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 9,446 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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TRL 90S is a 1978 Vanden Plas 1500 in Brown with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Vanden Plas 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 39,825 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 1500 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TRL 90S, 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 48 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 TRL 90S registered?

TRL 90S is a 1978 Vanden Plas 1500, first registered on 29 March 1978.

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