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XNG 155S

1978 Vanden Plas 1500

Brown Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,023 mi
Last recorded76,023 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 1978 Vanden Plas 150039,825 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNG 155S
MakeVanden Plas
Model1500
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 76,023 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 75,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 74,886 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 73,866 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 73,866 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 73,718 miles

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

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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XNG 155S is a 1978 Vanden Plas 1500 in Brown with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1978 Vanden Plas 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 39,825 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 XNG 155S, 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 48 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 XNG 155S registered?

XNG 155S is a 1978 Vanden Plas 1500, first registered on 2 February 1978.

Is XNG 155S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XNG 155S shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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