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WNK 191M

1974 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,537 mi
Last recorded21,537 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1974 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess37,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNK 191M
MakeVanden Plas
Model1300 Princess
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 21,537 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 21,517 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 21,511 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering rack drum stick (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 21,430 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 21,263 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 20,806 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 20,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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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WNK 191M is a 1974 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1974 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 37,526 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 WNK 191M, 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 52 years old, this Vanden Plas 1300 Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WNK 191M is a 1974 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess, first registered on 19 March 1974.

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