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PRE 733L

1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess

Red Petrol 1375cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,537 mi
Last recorded31,537 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess61,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRE 733L
MakeVanden Plas
Model1300 Princess
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,375cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 31,537 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 31,537 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 31,535 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 31,530 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 8 May 2014 31,530 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 31,535 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 31,535 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 31,530 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 31,553 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 31,529 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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PRE 733L is a 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess in Red with a 1,375cc 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 PRE 733L, 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 PRE 733L registered?

PRE 733L is a 1972 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess, first registered on 9 November 1972.

Is PRE 733L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRE 733L shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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