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WRV 313K

1971 Vauxhall Firenza

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

3,136 mi
Last recorded3,136 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Firenza53,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRV 313K
MakeVauxhall
ModelFirenza
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 3,136 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 2,894 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 2,876 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 2,765 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 2,481 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 May 2018 2,343 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Apr 2017 1,777 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 1,302 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 1,105 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 1,105 miles

Check Engine Light On.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 1,105 miles

Check Engine Light On.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 1,093 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

no rear seat belts yet fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2010 561 miles

some uneven application rear service brake

Pass 10 Jul 2009 9,157 miles

sports exhaust fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2009 9,157 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

sports exhaust fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2007 35,686 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 35,686 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 35,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 23 Aug 2005 35,432 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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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WRV 313K is a 1971 Vauxhall Firenza in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WRV 313K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WRV 313K?

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What year was WRV 313K registered?

WRV 313K is a 1971 Vauxhall Firenza, first registered on 19 August 1971.

Is WRV 313K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRV 313K shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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