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DRN 772S

1977 Vanden Plas 1500

Red Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

39,936 mi
Last recorded39,936 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 1977 Vanden Plas 150043,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRN 772S
MakeVanden Plas
Model1500
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2009 39,936 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 39,936 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine has oil leak

o/s lower ball joint slight play/wear

Pass 6 Feb 2009 39,428 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 39,747 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 39,741 miles

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

Nearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Brake discs rusty due to lack of use

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Roof lining hanging down

Pass 6 Dec 2006 37,058 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 37,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Vanden Plas 1500?

Based on 897 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
500
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 44
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 33
brake binding 31
brake recording little or no effort 30
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DRN 772S is a 1977 Vanden Plas 1500 in Red with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1977 Vanden Plas 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 43,367 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 1500 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DRN 772S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vanden Plas 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 49 years old, this Vanden Plas 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DRN 772S registered?

DRN 772S is a 1977 Vanden Plas 1500, first registered on 20 September 1977.

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The MOT history for DRN 772S shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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