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761 UXJ

1962 Vanden Plas Princess

Black Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,761 mi
Last recorded56,761 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 1962 Vanden Plas Princess59,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration761 UXJ
MakeVanden Plas
ModelPrincess
Year1962
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 56,761 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 56,303 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 55,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 55,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 55,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s front lower arm spring pan corroded.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 55,898 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 55,893 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 55,898 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 55,591 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 55,581 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 55,581 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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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761 UXJ is a 1962 Vanden Plas Princess in Black with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 761 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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What year was 761 UXJ registered?

761 UXJ is a 1962 Vanden Plas Princess, first registered on 20 June 1962.

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