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JFV 842W

1981 Vanden Plas 1500

Gold Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,829 mi
Last recorded65,829 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 1981 Vanden Plas 150058,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFV 842W
MakeVanden Plas
Model1500
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 65,829 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 65,498 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 65,399 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Fail 29 Jul 2014 65,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 12 Apr 2006 65,126 miles

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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JFV 842W is a 1981 Vanden Plas 1500 in Gold with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Vanden Plas 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 58,573 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JFV 842W, 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 45 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 JFV 842W registered?

JFV 842W is a 1981 Vanden Plas 1500, first registered on 1 May 1981.

Is JFV 842W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFV 842W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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