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TJG 339T

1978 Vanden Plas 1500

Brown Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

534 mi
Last recorded534 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1978 Vanden Plas 150039,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJG 339T
MakeVanden Plas
Model1500
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2009 534 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

under body heavily underseald

How Reliable is the Vanden Plas 1500?

Based on 897 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
500
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 44
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 33
brake binding 31
brake recording little or no effort 30
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TJG 339T is a 1978 Vanden Plas 1500 in Brown with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Vanden Plas 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 39,825 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vanden Plas 1500 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TJG 339T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vanden Plas 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 48 years old, this Vanden Plas 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TJG 339T registered?

TJG 339T is a 1978 Vanden Plas 1500, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is TJG 339T safe to buy?

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