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VPJ 827M

1974 Vanden Plas Princess

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,575 mi
Last recorded41,575 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPJ 827M
MakeVanden Plas
ModelPrincess
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 41,575 miles

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

Oil leak oil leak ()

Fail 21 Sep 2017 41,575 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 40,604 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 39,554 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 38,305 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 38,301 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 37,437 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall is starting to crack

Fail 8 Oct 2013 37,437 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall is starting to crack

Pass 8 Oct 2012 36,457 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

possible fuel leak from fuel pipes at rear tunnel entrance

Pass 4 Oct 2011 35,171 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 35,071 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 35,061 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 May 2009 34,746 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 34,737 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 34,319 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 34,319 miles

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

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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VPJ 827M is a 1974 Vanden Plas Princess in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VPJ 827M, 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 52 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 VPJ 827M registered?

VPJ 827M is a 1974 Vanden Plas Princess, first registered on 23 April 1974.

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