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GRD 4L

1972 Vauxhall Firenza

Blue Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,961 mi
Last recorded33,961 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Vauxhall Firenza56,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRD 4L
MakeVauxhall
ModelFirenza
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 33,961 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 33,176 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 33,175 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure LOWER BRAKE CALIPER BOLT (3.5.1l)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 32,626 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 32,272 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 30,628 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 29,180 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 29,178 miles

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

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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GRD 4L is a 1972 Vauxhall Firenza in Blue with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GRD 4L, 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 GRD 4L registered?

GRD 4L is a 1972 Vauxhall Firenza, first registered on 6 November 1972.

Is GRD 4L safe to buy?

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