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RXA 42J

1971 Vanden Plas Princess

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,602 mi
Last recorded58,602 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRXA 42J
MakeVanden Plas
ModelPrincess
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 58,602 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 58,457 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 58,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 58,331 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 58,323 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 58,317 miles

exhaust blow at front pipe

oil leak

vehicle undersealed

Pass 12 Sep 2018 58,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2017 58,163 miles

exhaust blow at front pipe

oil leak

vehicle undersealed

Pass 15 Sep 2016 58,054 miles

exhaust blow at front section

vehicle undersealed

Pass 8 Sep 2015 57,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

vehicle covered in underseal

How Reliable is the Vanden Plas Princess?

Based on 2,229 MOT tests across 266 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
324
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 77
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
brake binding 57
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51
Stop lamp not working 48
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RXA 42J is a 1971 Vanden Plas Princess in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

The most common reason a Vanden Plas Princess fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 77 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RXA 42J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vanden Plas Princess typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 55 years old, this Vanden Plas Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RXA 42J registered?

RXA 42J is a 1971 Vanden Plas Princess, first registered on 12 March 1971.

Is RXA 42J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RXA 42J shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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