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EKP 221K

1971 Vanden Plas Princess

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,563 mi
Last recorded52,563 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKP 221K
MakeVanden Plas
ModelPrincess
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2006 52,563 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 52,561 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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EKP 221K is a 1971 Vanden Plas Princess in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EKP 221K, 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 55 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 EKP 221K registered?

EKP 221K is a 1971 Vanden Plas Princess, first registered on 1 September 1971.

Is EKP 221K safe to buy?

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