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548 UYF

1962 Vanden Plas Princess

Black Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,555 mi
Last recorded56,555 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 1962 Vanden Plas Princess59,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration548 UYF
MakeVanden Plas
ModelPrincess
Year1962
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2014 56,555 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2014 56,555 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 56,305 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight corrosion to rear wheelarch

slight lift in n/s sus kingpin

slight lift in o/s sus kingpin

Pass 10 Jan 2012 56,112 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

rear exhaust deteriated

slight lift in both front suspension kingpins

top corrosion to o/s & n/s rear chassis legs at spring mounting points

top corrosion to o/s rear wheel arch

Pass 10 Feb 2011 56,098 miles

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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548 UYF is a 1962 Vanden Plas Princess in Black with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 548 UYF, 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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548 UYF is a 1962 Vanden Plas Princess, first registered on 14 February 1962.

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