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EKV 529L

1972 Vauxhall Firenza

Red Petrol 1760cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

28,209 mi
Last recorded28,209 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 1972 Vauxhall Firenza56,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKV 529L
MakeVauxhall
ModelFirenza
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,760cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 28,209 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 26,095 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 22,983 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front valance and wing damaged not likely to cause injury

Fail 23 Aug 2022 22,982 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front valance / wing has damage not likely to cause injury

Pass 23 Aug 2021 18,935 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f ()

Pass 18 Aug 2020 16,525 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 14,659 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Aug 2018 11,629 miles

Offside Front sill corrosion hole front end not in prescribed area

Offside number plate light dim

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 8,486 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Aug 2017 8,486 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 2,748 miles

play in inner steering joints

steering column has play

Fail 23 Mar 2016 2,748 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

play in inner steering joints

steering column has play

Pass 15 Sep 2014 58,786 miles

steering rubber uj has wear

Fail 8 Sep 2014 58,786 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

steering rubber uj has wear

Pass 10 Sep 2013 58,786 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 58,786 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 58,786 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 58,786 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 58,666 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 58,666 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 58,403 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 58,341 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 57,499 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 56,884 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 55,987 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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EKV 529L is a 1972 Vauxhall Firenza in Red with a 1,760cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EKV 529L, 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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EKV 529L is a 1972 Vauxhall Firenza, first registered on 2 October 1972.

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