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YUT 125J

1971 Vauxhall Firenza

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,562 mi
Last recorded133,562 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Firenza53,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUT 125J
MakeVauxhall
ModelFirenza
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 133,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroded condition

Pass 3 Jul 2024 132,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroded condition

Pass 13 Jun 2023 132,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroded condition

Fail 13 Jun 2023 132,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear suspension components corroded condition

Pass 15 Jun 2022 132,060 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroded condition

Pass 2 Jun 2021 131,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front suspension and steering components corroded condition

Pass 1 Jul 2019 131,551 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 131,137 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 13,554 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 May 2015 13,554 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 128,128 miles

Both rear shocks damp

Car is heavily modified

Headlamp beam images poor

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 127,304 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 126,087 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

wiring untidy n/s/f

Pass 16 Oct 2010 124,393 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 124,360 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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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YUT 125J is a 1971 Vauxhall Firenza in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YUT 125J, 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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What year was YUT 125J registered?

YUT 125J is a 1971 Vauxhall Firenza, first registered on 15 June 1971.

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