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BWK 422K

1971 Vauxhall Firenza

Red Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,886 mi
Last recorded84,886 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Firenza53,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWK 422K
MakeVauxhall
ModelFirenza
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc
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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2022 84,886 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 83,861 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 83,437 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 83,059 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 81,798 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 80,929 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 79,767 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 78,865 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 78,286 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 77,682 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 77,157 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 76,836 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 76,651 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 76,224 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 75,814 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 75,369 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 74,787 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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BWK 422K is a 1971 Vauxhall Firenza in Red with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Firenza fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BWK 422K, 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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What year was BWK 422K registered?

BWK 422K is a 1971 Vauxhall Firenza, first registered on 14 October 1971.

Is BWK 422K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BWK 422K shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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