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RJE 277J

1971 Vauxhall Firenza

Orange Petrol 1159cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

58,479 mi
Last recorded58,479 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Firenza53,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJE 277J
MakeVauxhall
ModelFirenza
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,159cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 58,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 58,479 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 58,228 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 58,228 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 58,058 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 57,942 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 57,768 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 57,608 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 57,608 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 57,516 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 57,516 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 56,347 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 56,347 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2009 55,725 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 55,725 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 50,705 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 50,705 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 277J is a 1971 Vauxhall Firenza in Orange with a 1,159cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 277J, 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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RJE 277J is a 1971 Vauxhall Firenza, first registered on 9 June 1971.

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