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TBK 381K

1971 Vauxhall Firenza

Yellow Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,674 mi
Last recorded22,674 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Firenza53,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBK 381K
MakeVauxhall
ModelFirenza
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 22,674 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 22,674 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 22,674 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 21,580 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 19,219 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 16,130 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 16,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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TBK 381K is a 1971 Vauxhall Firenza in Yellow with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Firenza fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TBK 381K, 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 TBK 381K registered?

TBK 381K is a 1971 Vauxhall Firenza, first registered on 24 September 1971.

Is TBK 381K safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBK 381K shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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