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XUX 679K

1972 Vauxhall Firenza

Blue Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,211 mi
Last recorded22,211 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
Typical for 1972 Vauxhall Firenza56,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUX 679K
MakeVauxhall
ModelFirenza
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2020 22,211 miles

All underbody heavily undersealed

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 22,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All underbody heavily undersealed

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2008 21,581 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 21,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 21,378 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 21,167 miles

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

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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XUX 679K 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 XUX 679K, 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 XUX 679K registered?

XUX 679K is a 1972 Vauxhall Firenza, first registered on 1 April 1972.

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