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WAE 143

1964 Vanden Plas Princess

Green Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,752 mi
Last recorded76,752 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1964 Vanden Plas Princess61,853 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAE 143
MakeVanden Plas
ModelPrincess
Year1964
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 76,752 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 76,392 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 76,230 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 75,792 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 75,458 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 75,439 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear exhaust mounting worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

power steering hose under bonnet needs repositioning away from column

Pass 6 Mar 2015 74,850 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 74,581 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 73,962 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 72,675 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 70,958 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 68,307 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 67,374 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 67,363 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 67,242 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 67,242 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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WAE 143 is a 1964 Vanden Plas Princess in Green with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1964 Vanden Plas Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 61,853 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WAE 143, 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 62 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 WAE 143 registered?

WAE 143 is a 1964 Vanden Plas Princess, first registered on 11 May 1964.

Is WAE 143 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAE 143 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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