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XVN 999

1961 Vanden Plas Princess

Black Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,224 mi
Last recorded63,224 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1961 Vanden Plas Princess41,648 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVN 999
MakeVanden Plas
ModelPrincess
Year1961
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2012 63,224 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside front king pin has slight play

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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XVN 999 is a 1961 Vanden Plas Princess in Black with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1961 Vanden Plas Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 41,648 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 XVN 999, 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 65 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 XVN 999 registered?

XVN 999 is a 1961 Vanden Plas Princess, first registered on 20 January 1961.

Is XVN 999 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XVN 999 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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