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GCV 212L

1972 Vauxhall Firenza

Yellow Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,776 mi
Last recorded35,776 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2009
Typical for 1972 Vauxhall Firenza56,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCV 212L
MakeVauxhall
ModelFirenza
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2009 35,776 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 34,977 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 34,976 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 33,762 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 32,746 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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GCV 212L is a 1972 Vauxhall Firenza in Yellow with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GCV 212L, 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 GCV 212L registered?

GCV 212L is a 1972 Vauxhall Firenza, first registered on 16 November 1972.

Is GCV 212L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCV 212L shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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