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MDO 631P

1976 Vauxhall Firenza

Silver Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,541 mi
Last recorded97,541 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1976 Vauxhall Firenza44,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDO 631P
MakeVauxhall
ModelFirenza
Year1976
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 97,541 miles

underside of vehicle corroded and repaired in various places

Fail 2 Aug 2017 97,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

underside of vehicle corroded and repaired in various places

Pass 15 Oct 2015 97,487 miles

underside of vehicle corroded/repaired in places

Fail 10 Aug 2015 97,486 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty main beam flashes when on (causes dip to flash) (1.7.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe insecure touching exhaust (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

underside of body corroded/repaired in places

Pass 19 Nov 2009 97,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2007

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) 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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MDO 631P is a 1976 Vauxhall Firenza in Silver with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 Vauxhall Firenza models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 44,840 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 MDO 631P, 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 50 years old, this Vauxhall Firenza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MDO 631P registered?

MDO 631P is a 1976 Vauxhall Firenza, first registered on 4 May 1976.

Is MDO 631P safe to buy?

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