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GCL 408N

1974 Vauxhall Firenza

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

13,909 mi
Last recorded13,909 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1974 Vauxhall Firenza50,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCL 408N
MakeVauxhall
ModelFirenza
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 13,909 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2017 11,898 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 10,338 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 10,313 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 10,133 miles

nearside centre chassis corrosion developing

Pass 12 Oct 2012 9,369 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 9,017 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 8,900 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 8,826 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 8,824 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 8,265 miles

Offside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

offside flexi close to spring

steering rack end slight play

Pass 13 Jul 2007 8,064 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 7,953 miles

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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GCL 408N is a 1974 Vauxhall Firenza in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1974 Vauxhall Firenza models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 50,620 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 GCL 408N, 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 52 years old, this Vauxhall Firenza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GCL 408N registered?

GCL 408N is a 1974 Vauxhall Firenza, first registered on 1 October 1974.

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