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AOB 170K

1971 Vauxhall Firenza

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,931 mi
Last recorded11,931 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Firenza53,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOB 170K
MakeVauxhall
ModelFirenza
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 11,931 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 11,931 miles

offside rear hub bush has slight play

Pass 7 Sep 2011 11,961 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 11,931 miles

rear under wheel arches rusty

slight lift ns upper ball joint

slight lift os lower ball joint

Fail 10 Sep 2010 11,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear under wheel arches rusty

slight lift ns upper ball joint

slight lift os lower ball joint

Pass 10 Sep 2009 11,981 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 11,965 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 11,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 11,931 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 11,900 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Firenza?

Based on 1,170 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
399
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 23
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 20
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 16
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 14
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AOB 170K is a 1971 Vauxhall Firenza in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Vauxhall Firenza models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 53,726 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 Vauxhall Firenza fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AOB 170K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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AOB 170K is a 1971 Vauxhall Firenza, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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