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VML 728G

1969 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,197 mi
Last recorded20,197 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 1969 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess69,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVML 728G
MakeVanden Plas
Model1300 Princess
Year1969
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 20,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 18,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 18,819 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 18,603 miles

corrosion nearside front subframe mounting point

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2008 18,560 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion around the off side front sub frame mounting (front frame)

near side front tyre worn on the inner edge

off side rear brake flex hose cracking

slight cracking on the front brake flex hoses

Fail 25 Sep 2008 18,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion around the off side front sub frame mounting (front frame)

near side front tyre worn on the inner edge

near side wiper blade split

off side rear brake flex hose cracking

slight cracking on the front brake flex hoses

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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VML 728G is a 1969 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1969 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 69,000 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 VML 728G, 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 57 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 VML 728G registered?

VML 728G is a 1969 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess, first registered on 3 March 1969.

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The MOT history for VML 728G shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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