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SPJ 288F

1967 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,511 mi
Last recorded44,511 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPJ 288F
MakeVanden Plas
Model1300 Princess
Year1967
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 44,511 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 44,465 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 44,281 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 43,687 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 43,376 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

boot floor n/s sill

Fail 19 Aug 2008 43,375 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

boot floor n/s sill

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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SPJ 288F is a 1967 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SPJ 288F, 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 59 years old, this Vanden Plas 1300 Princess is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SPJ 288F registered?

SPJ 288F is a 1967 Vanden Plas 1300 Princess, first registered on 15 November 1967.

Is SPJ 288F safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPJ 288F shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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