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YMJ 590S

1978 Vanden Plas 1500

Brown Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,044 mi
Last recorded31,044 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2006
Typical for 1978 Vanden Plas 150039,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMJ 590S
MakeVanden Plas
Model1500
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2006 31,044 miles

o/s rear tyre perished on side wall

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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YMJ 590S 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 YMJ 590S, 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 YMJ 590S registered?

YMJ 590S is a 1978 Vanden Plas 1500, first registered on 17 May 1978.

Is YMJ 590S safe to buy?

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