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HYV 310K

1971 Vauxhall Firenza

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,031 mi
Last recorded48,031 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Firenza53,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYV 310K
MakeVauxhall
ModelFirenza
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 48,031 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 47,061 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

drivers seat only fitted

only one seatbelt fitted

rear hub seal n/s leaking

reartyre sidewalls perishing

Fail 18 Oct 2010 47,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

drivers seat only fitted

only one seatbelt fitted

rear hub seal n/s leaking

reartyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 6 Oct 2006 46,614 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Possible slight oil leak on nearside rear hub. Light misting of oil on brake back plate.

Fail 4 May 2006 46,537 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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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HYV 310K is a 1971 Vauxhall Firenza in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HYV 310K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HYV 310K registered?

HYV 310K is a 1971 Vauxhall Firenza, first registered on 8 December 1971.

Is HYV 310K safe to buy?

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