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VUI 7646

1977 Vanden Plas 1500

Brown Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,111 mi
Last recorded53,111 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1977 Vanden Plas 150043,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUI 7646
MakeVanden Plas
Model1500
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 53,111 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 51,516 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly rough

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 51,113 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 41,767 miles

both rear suspension check straps perished

heavy underseal on underside of vehicle seems secure at time of test

Fail 13 Jul 2013 41,756 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both rear suspension check straps perished

heavy underseal on underside of vehicle seems secure at time of test

Pass 10 Jan 2008 41,666 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 41,569 miles

How Reliable is the Vanden Plas 1500?

Based on 897 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
500
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 44
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 33
brake binding 31
brake recording little or no effort 30
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VUI 7646 is a 1977 Vanden Plas 1500 in Brown with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1977 Vanden Plas 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 43,367 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vanden Plas 1500 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VUI 7646, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vanden Plas 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 49 years old, this Vanden Plas 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VUI 7646 registered?

VUI 7646 is a 1977 Vanden Plas 1500, first registered on 22 August 1977.

Is VUI 7646 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUI 7646 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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