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159 UXJ

1962 Vanden Plas Princess

White Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

Typical for 1962 Vanden Plas Princess59,692 mi
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Vehicle Details

Registration159 UXJ
MakeVanden Plas
ModelPrincess
Year1962
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2008

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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159 UXJ is a 1962 Vanden Plas Princess in White with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1962 Vanden Plas Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 59,692 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 Princess fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 77 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 159 UXJ, 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 64 years old, this Vanden Plas Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of 159 UXJ?

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What year was 159 UXJ registered?

159 UXJ is a 1962 Vanden Plas Princess, first registered on 31 December 1962.

Is 159 UXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 159 UXJ shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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