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GYU 573C

1965 Vanden Plas Princess

Green Petrol 3909cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,410 mi
Last recorded77,410 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1965 Vanden Plas Princess65,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYU 573C
MakeVanden Plas
ModelPrincess
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,909cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 77,410 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 76,038 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 74,812 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 74,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel cap sealing rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2014 73,995 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2013 73,794 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 72,759 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 72,731 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel cap sealing rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2011 70,533 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Unable to inspect brake pads due to cap design

Fail 25 Aug 2011 70,533 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Unable to inspect brake pads due to cap design

Pass 24 Aug 2010 68,935 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 97,200 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 66,799 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 66,761 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

differenrial has oil leak front were prop mounts

large oil leak near engine / gearbox

leaf spring bushes slight deteriation

n/s/f inner rear wheel arch holed not within prescribed area

o/s/f floor to sill corroded not holed

o/s/f gearbox cradle mounting bolt missing

o/s/f kinkpin has slight play in joint advise grease nipples

reverse lights staying on

slight corrosion around gearbox cradle mount o/s/f

undervehicle heavilly undersealed found hard to inspect components

Pass 14 May 2007 65,314 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 63,857 miles

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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GYU 573C is a 1965 Vanden Plas Princess in Green with a 3,909cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1965 Vanden Plas Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 65,052 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 GYU 573C, 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 61 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 GYU 573C registered?

GYU 573C is a 1965 Vanden Plas Princess, first registered on 20 January 1965.

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