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GRC 314J

1971 Vauxhall Firenza

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,085 mi
Last recorded55,085 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Firenza53,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRC 314J
MakeVauxhall
ModelFirenza
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2011 55,085 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 55,085 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 51,076 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 51,072 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring damaged by excessive heat (2.4.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 45,952 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 45,943 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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GRC 314J is a 1971 Vauxhall Firenza in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GRC 314J, 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 GRC 314J registered?

GRC 314J is a 1971 Vauxhall Firenza, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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