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HPB 142K

1971 Vauxhall Firenza

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

103,170 mi
Last recorded103,170 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Firenza53,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPB 142K
MakeVauxhall
ModelFirenza
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 103,170 miles

Both front wheel bearings starting to become noisy

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 102,118 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill starting to corrode

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 969 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s rear sill starting to corrode

Pass 28 Aug 2014 99,860 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 98,588 miles

engine slight oil leak

pedal box bushes slightly worn

Fail 27 May 2011 98,581 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine slight oil leak

pedal box bushes slightly worn

Pass 20 May 2010 95,706 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2009 93,568 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 90,672 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 86,600 miles

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

Oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Mar 2006 81,754 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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HPB 142K is a 1971 Vauxhall Firenza in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HPB 142K, 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 HPB 142K registered?

HPB 142K is a 1971 Vauxhall Firenza, first registered on 7 September 1971.

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