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BFH 397D

1966 Vanden Plas Princess

Cream Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,799 mi
Last recorded32,799 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1966 Vanden Plas Princess64,268 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFH 397D
MakeVanden Plas
ModelPrincess
Year1966
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 32,799 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Leaf spring corroded

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 32,797 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Leaf spring corroded

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 26,518 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 26,422 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 21,441 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 21,440 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 16,349 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 15,240 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 14,843 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 14,469 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 14,052 miles

slight play in steering idler

Pass 12 May 2016 13,127 miles

slight play in steering idler

Pass 28 Apr 2015 12,200 miles

slight play in centre steering idler

slight play in o/s/f king pin

Pass 25 Apr 2014 11,191 miles

slight play in centre idler

slight play in o/s/f king pin

Pass 23 May 2013 10,743 miles

brake cable has adjuster fitted

slight play in centre steering idler

Pass 28 Apr 2012 10,464 miles

handbrake adjuster fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2012 10,458 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

handbrake adjuster fitted

Pass 13 May 2011 9,565 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Slight play in steering idler bushes

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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BFH 397D is a 1966 Vanden Plas Princess in Cream with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1966 Vanden Plas Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 64,268 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 BFH 397D, 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 60 years old, this Vanden Plas Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BFH 397D registered?

BFH 397D is a 1966 Vanden Plas Princess, first registered on 14 January 1966.

Is BFH 397D safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFH 397D shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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