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SVG 679K

1971 Vauxhall Firenza

Yellow Petrol 1159cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,788 mi
Last recorded38,788 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Firenza53,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVG 679K
MakeVauxhall
ModelFirenza
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,159cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 38,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight under side corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2018 38,778 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor at spare wheel well (2.4.A.3)

Direction indicators not working all indicators DO NOT FLASH (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 38,757 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 38,792 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 38,522 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 38,522 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 38,126 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 37,581 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 37,026 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 36,976 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 36,339 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 35,897 miles

spare wheel well corroded// both rear trailing arms rusty// slight play in steering rack n/s

Fail 18 Feb 2009 35,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 35,117 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 34,490 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 33,751 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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SVG 679K is a 1971 Vauxhall Firenza in Yellow with a 1,159cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SVG 679K, 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 SVG 679K registered?

SVG 679K is a 1971 Vauxhall Firenza, first registered on 1 September 1971.

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