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VER 782L

1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

31,967 mi
Last recorded31,967 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess61,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVER 782L
MakeVanden Plas
Model1300 Princess
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 31,967 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 31,183 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 31,175 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 31,140 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 31,140 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively binding Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Excessive play in nearside of rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 31,083 miles

Nearside Front steering rack inner bushing badly worn

Fail 17 Apr 2018 31,083 miles

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

Nearside Front steering rack inner bushing badly worn

Pass 31 Mar 2017 30,839 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 29,770 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 29,479 miles

lift in rack at N/S.

Fail 17 Mar 2015 29,479 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

lift in rack at N/S.

Pass 18 Apr 2013 28,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wipers don't park.

Pass 24 May 2012 27,557 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2012 27,554 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 26,138 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 25,127 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 25,124 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 24,070 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 24,068 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear tyre tread 2mm and cracking

Pass 6 Dec 2007 23,133 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 23,131 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 22,259 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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VER 782L is a 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 VER 782L, 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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VER 782L is a 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess, first registered on 22 September 1972.

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