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XRO 390K

1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,121 mi
Last recorded13,121 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess61,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRO 390K
MakeVanden Plas
Model1300 Princess
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 13,121 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 6 Oct 2016 11,826 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 9,978 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 9,976 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

centre exhaust mounting loose

front exhaust mounting bolt loose

Pass 17 Sep 2014 8,265 miles

slight wear in steering column lower bush

Fail 10 Sep 2014 8,262 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight wear in steering column lower bush

Pass 16 Sep 2013 7,702 miles

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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XRO 390K is a 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 61,240 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 XRO 390K, 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 54 years old, this Vanden Plas 1300 Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XRO 390K registered?

XRO 390K is a 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess, first registered on 5 January 1972.

Is XRO 390K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRO 390K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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