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LPC 888K

1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,410 mi
Last recorded35,410 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess61,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLPC 888K
MakeVanden Plas
Model1300 Princess
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 35,410 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 35,340 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 35,339 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 34,797 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 34,794 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2008 34,660 miles

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

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)

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

o/s of vehicle is slightly lower than the n/s

Fail 4 Feb 2008 34,652 miles

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

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

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)

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

o/s of vehicle is slightly lower than the n/s

Pass 6 Feb 2007 34,605 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 34,605 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 34,600 miles

How Reliable is the Vanden Plas 1300 Princess?

Based on 1,533 MOT tests across 208 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
312
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 106
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 70
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67
brake recording little or no effort 61
brake binding 55
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LPC 888K is a 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 61,240 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 1300 Princess fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LPC 888K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vanden Plas 1300 Princess typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 54 years old, this Vanden Plas 1300 Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LPC 888K registered?

LPC 888K is a 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess, first registered on 18 May 1972.

Is LPC 888K safe to buy?

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