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XJA 480L

1972 Vauxhall Firenza

Blue Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,453 mi
Last recorded57,453 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Vauxhall Firenza56,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJA 480L
MakeVauxhall
ModelFirenza
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 57,453 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 57,163 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 57,163 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 57,163 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 57,147 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 57,132 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.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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XJA 480L is a 1972 Vauxhall Firenza in Blue with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Vauxhall Firenza models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 56,852 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 XJA 480L, 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 54 years old, this Vauxhall Firenza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XJA 480L registered?

XJA 480L is a 1972 Vauxhall Firenza, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is XJA 480L safe to buy?

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