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MLP 450L

1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,975 mi
Last recorded93,975 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess61,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLP 450L
MakeVanden Plas
Model1300 Princess
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 93,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 93,975 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 93,964 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 23 Aug 2010 93,946 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 93,946 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 93,932 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 93,932 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 33,923 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2008 33,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Oil leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 22 Aug 2007 93,902 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 93,902 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 93,878 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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MLP 450L is a 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MLP 450L, 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.

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MLP 450L is a 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess, first registered on 8 November 1972.

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