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RDG 153M

1973 Vauxhall Firenza

Green Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,480 mi
Last recorded8,480 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 1973 Vauxhall Firenza51,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDG 153M
MakeVauxhall
ModelFirenza
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 8,480 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 8,152 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 7,984 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 7,916 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake servo modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 7,677 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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RDG 153M is a 1973 Vauxhall Firenza in Green with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RDG 153M, 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.

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What year was RDG 153M registered?

RDG 153M is a 1973 Vauxhall Firenza, first registered on 17 December 1973.

Is RDG 153M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDG 153M shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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