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BDX 172L

1972 Vauxhall Firenza

Gold Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,124 mi
Last recorded34,124 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 1972 Vauxhall Firenza56,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDX 172L
MakeVauxhall
ModelFirenza
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 34,124 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2016 33,813 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 33,449 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 32,649 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 31,842 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 30,801 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 30,263 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 29,044 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 27,843 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 26,025 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 24,402 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 24,402 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 24,321 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 24,321 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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BDX 172L is a 1972 Vauxhall Firenza in Gold with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BDX 172L, 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 BDX 172L registered?

BDX 172L is a 1972 Vauxhall Firenza, first registered on 30 November 1972.

Is BDX 172L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDX 172L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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