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WWP 70R

1977 Vanden Plas 1500

Blue Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,961 mi
Last recorded43,961 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2013
Typical for 1977 Vanden Plas 150043,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWP 70R
MakeVanden Plas
Model1500
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2013 43,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front inner wheel arch rusted

rear panel/cross member rusted

Fail 23 Dec 2013 43,961 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front inner wheel arch rusted

rear panel/cross member rusted

Pass 12 Oct 2012 43,747 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 43,227 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 43,227 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 41,826 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 39,568 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 39,566 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 38,300 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 38,293 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 35,791 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 32,198 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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WWP 70R is a 1977 Vanden Plas 1500 in Blue with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WWP 70R, 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 WWP 70R registered?

WWP 70R is a 1977 Vanden Plas 1500, first registered on 1 June 1977.

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The MOT history for WWP 70R shows 12 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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