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LAM 475P

1976 Vanden Plas 1500

Brown Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,712 mi
Last recorded28,712 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1976 Vanden Plas 150050,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAM 475P
MakeVanden Plas
Model1500
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 28,712 miles

steering rack gaiters perished

all 4 tyres perished and cracked

Pass 15 Jun 2017 28,489 miles

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

all tyres perrishing

Pass 24 May 2016 28,295 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 May 2016 28,295 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 28,144 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front tyre tread starting to crack

unable to check full condition of outer sills due to plastic sill guards

Fail 12 Jun 2015 28,144 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front tyre tread starting to crack

unable to check full condition of outer sills due to plastic sill guards

Pass 26 May 2014 28,066 miles

both front track rod ends have play in pin/bush

n/s/f upper and lower ball joints - play detected

o/s/f upper and lower ball joints - play detected

Pass 1 May 2013 26,758 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 26,751 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 25,906 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 25,800 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 25,729 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 25,729 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 25,640 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 25,624 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 25,611 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 25,592 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 25,546 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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LAM 475P is a 1976 Vanden Plas 1500 in Brown with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1976 Vanden Plas 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 50,445 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 LAM 475P, 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 50 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 LAM 475P registered?

LAM 475P is a 1976 Vanden Plas 1500, first registered on 16 January 1976.

Is LAM 475P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAM 475P shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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