MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,936 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of DRN 772S?
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What year was DRN 772S registered?
DRN 772S is a 1977 Vanden Plas 1500, first registered on 20 September 1977.
Is DRN 772S safe to buy?
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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