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DSJ 693

1972 Vauxhall Firenza

Black Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,475 mi
Last recorded61,475 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2007
Typical for 1972 Vauxhall Firenza56,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSJ 693
MakeVauxhall
ModelFirenza
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2007 61,475 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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DSJ 693 is a 1972 Vauxhall Firenza in Black with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Vauxhall Firenza models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 56,852 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 DSJ 693, 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 54 years old, this Vauxhall Firenza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DSJ 693 registered?

DSJ 693 is a 1972 Vauxhall Firenza, first registered on 19 December 1972.

Is DSJ 693 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSJ 693 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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