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TSY 772

1961 Vanden Plas Princess

Black Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,200 mi
Last recorded20,200 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 1961 Vanden Plas Princess41,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSY 772
MakeVanden Plas
ModelPrincess
Year1961
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2018 20,200 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 19,614 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 18,723 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 18,034 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 17,363 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 16,922 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 16,827 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 16,760 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 16,668 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 166,227 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 16,397 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 16,261 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre has small cut on sidewall.

How Reliable is the Vanden Plas Princess?

Based on 2,229 MOT tests across 266 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
324
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 77
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
brake binding 57
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51
Stop lamp not working 48
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TSY 772 is a 1961 Vanden Plas Princess in Black with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1961 Vanden Plas Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 41,648 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vanden Plas Princess fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 77 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TSY 772, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vanden Plas Princess typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 65 years old, this Vanden Plas Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TSY 772 registered?

TSY 772 is a 1961 Vanden Plas Princess, first registered on 26 July 1961.

Is TSY 772 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSY 772 shows 12 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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