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YKL 144J

1971 Vauxhall Firenza

Orange Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,003 mi
Last recorded55,003 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Firenza53,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKL 144J
MakeVauxhall
ModelFirenza
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 55,003 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight exhaust blow

Pass 30 Apr 2016 54,918 miles

o/s/f brake binding borderline pass

slight exhaust blow

weld repairs made to vehicle

Pass 8 Apr 2015 54,806 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 54,623 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

major weld repairs have been made

Pass 21 Mar 2013 54,420 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

floor and chassis repairs

Fail 21 Mar 2013 54,420 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

floor and chassis repairs

Pass 2 Apr 2012 54,177 miles

chasssis and floors repaired

Pass 3 Apr 2011 53,923 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion around rear upper shock absorber mounts

major weld repairs have been made

signs of front tyres rubbing

Pass 12 Apr 2010 53,726 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 53,723 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Fail 19 May 2009 53,721 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

heavey corrosion under vehicle

Pass 21 May 2008 53,392 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 May 2008 53,392 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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YKL 144J is a 1971 Vauxhall Firenza in Orange with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YKL 144J, 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.

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YKL 144J is a 1971 Vauxhall Firenza, first registered on 24 June 1971.

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