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YKX 400M

1973 Vauxhall Firenza

Red Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,145 mi
Last recorded22,145 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1973 Vauxhall Firenza51,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKX 400M
MakeVauxhall
ModelFirenza
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 25 May 2018 22,145 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 21,826 miles

Nearside Rear Slight roughness in N/S/F wheel bearing.

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 21,160 miles

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Slight play in O/S/F steering arm inner rack joint.

Pass 16 May 2015 20,377 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 48,351 miles

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

O/S/R brake binding slightly.

Oil leak

Slight roughness in N/S/F wheel bearing.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 48,283 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 34,282 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Exhaust short system corroded

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

N/s/f brake binding slightly

N/s/f outer sill excessiveley corroded

N/s/f wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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YKX 400M is a 1973 Vauxhall Firenza in Red with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Vauxhall Firenza models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 51,626 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 YKX 400M, 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 53 years old, this Vauxhall Firenza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YKX 400M registered?

YKX 400M is a 1973 Vauxhall Firenza, first registered on 22 November 1973.

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