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TEH 132L

1973 Vauxhall Firenza

Blue Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,393 mi
Last recorded71,393 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 1973 Vauxhall Firenza51,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEH 132L
MakeVauxhall
ModelFirenza
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 71,393 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 71,393 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 71,313 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 71,313 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 70,159 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 70,159 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 65,308 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 65,308 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008
Fail 18 Jan 2008 62,983 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 61,437 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2005

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Dec 2005

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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TEH 132L is a 1973 Vauxhall Firenza in Blue with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TEH 132L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TEH 132L registered?

TEH 132L is a 1973 Vauxhall Firenza, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is TEH 132L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEH 132L shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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