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VJL 713L

1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,724 mi
Last recorded28,724 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess61,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJL 713L
MakeVanden Plas
Model1300 Princess
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 28,724 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 27,920 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 27,162 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 27,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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VJL 713L is a 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess in Gold 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 VJL 713L, 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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What year was VJL 713L registered?

VJL 713L is a 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess, first registered on 12 October 1972.

Is VJL 713L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJL 713L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VJL 713L have outstanding finance?

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