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JVF 3L

1973 Vauxhall Firenza

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

997 mi
Last recorded997 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 Vauxhall Firenza51,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVF 3L
MakeVauxhall
ModelFirenza
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 997 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 279 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 58,524 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 58,242 miles

Nearside Front slightly sticking on

Pass 9 Oct 2015 57,948 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached under bonnet (1.9.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 57,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 55,786 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 53,460 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 51,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 48,855 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 48,834 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 64,183 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 46,117 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 43,397 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 41,132 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 38,515 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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JVF 3L is a 1973 Vauxhall Firenza in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1973 Vauxhall Firenza models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 51,626 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 JVF 3L, 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 53 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 JVF 3L registered?

JVF 3L is a 1973 Vauxhall Firenza, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is JVF 3L safe to buy?

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