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VLF 954M

1974 Vauxhall Firenza

Silver Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

74,689 mi
Last recorded74,689 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 1974 Vauxhall Firenza50,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLF 954M
MakeVauxhall
ModelFirenza
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 74,689 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 74,689 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 74,689 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 74,689 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 74,689 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 74,689 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 7,690 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 7,689 miles

Hand operated control valve gate and/or locating mechanism excessively worn and cannot be held in the off position (3.2.1e)

Hand operated control valve gate and/or locating mechanism excessively worn and cannot be held in the on position (3.2.1e)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 74,689 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 74,689 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 74,689 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 74,689 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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VLF 954M is a 1974 Vauxhall Firenza in Silver with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1974 Vauxhall Firenza models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 50,620 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 VLF 954M, 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 52 years old, this Vauxhall Firenza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VLF 954M registered?

VLF 954M is a 1974 Vauxhall Firenza, first registered on 20 May 1974.

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The MOT history for VLF 954M shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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