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RJE 227J

1971 Vauxhall Firenza

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Firenza53,726 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJE 227J
MakeVauxhall
ModelFirenza
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019
Pass 12 Apr 2018
Pass 4 Apr 2017
Pass 3 May 2016 81,975 miles
Pass 6 May 2015

odometer reading not visable

Pass 25 May 2013 81,975 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 81,975 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 81,975 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

centre exhaust mount splitting

Fail 21 Jun 2007 81,975 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 81,975 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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RJE 227J is a 1971 Vauxhall Firenza in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJE 227J, 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 RJE 227J registered?

RJE 227J is a 1971 Vauxhall Firenza, first registered on 4 June 1971.

Is RJE 227J safe to buy?

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