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GUW 486J

1971 Vauxhall Firenza

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Firenza53,726 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUW 486J
MakeVauxhall
ModelFirenza
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2018

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 6 Apr 2017

side exit exhaust fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2015

exhaust noisy

side exit exhausts fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2014

exhaust noisey

side exit exhaust fitted

Pass 11 May 2013

exhaust noisy

side exit exhausts fitted

Pass 11 May 2012

incorrect wheels fitted

side exhaust pipes fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2011

exhaust system baffeled

standard wheels fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2009
Pass 17 Aug 2007
Pass 4 Aug 2006

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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GUW 486J is a 1971 Vauxhall Firenza in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 GUW 486J, 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 GUW 486J registered?

GUW 486J is a 1971 Vauxhall Firenza, first registered on 19 July 1971.

Is GUW 486J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUW 486J shows 10 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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