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GUD 8N

1974 Vauxhall Firenza

Silver Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,107 mi
Last recorded62,107 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2018
Typical for 1974 Vauxhall Firenza50,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUD 8N
MakeVauxhall
ModelFirenza
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2018 62,107 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2017 61,455 miles

Front coil spring corroded and rear - both (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak and rear differential seepage ()

Pass 23 Jul 2016 60,865 miles

offside rear,nearside rear, nearside front tyres perished

oil leaks

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2016 60,865 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear,nearside rear, nearside front tyres perished

oil leaks

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2015 60,542 miles

center exhaust silencer repaired and leaking slightly

play in offside front wheel bearings

slight oil around engine

Pass 26 Jul 2014 59,902 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 59,356 miles

center and rear exhaust corroded and repaired

play in offside front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Oct 2011 59,336 miles

exh repaired

oil leaks

Pass 2 Oct 2010 58,918 miles

Emmisions CO HIgh

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

Slight rubbing noise nearside front wheel

Pass 20 Sep 2009 58,903 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2009 58,891 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

advisorys as per checklist 100122

Pass 4 Sep 2008 58,452 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 58,439 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2007 58,275 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 58,252 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 57,829 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 56,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlamp reflectors in poor condition

rear brakes binding slightly

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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GUD 8N is a 1974 Vauxhall Firenza in Silver with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 GUD 8N, 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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GUD 8N is a 1974 Vauxhall Firenza, first registered on 4 October 1974.

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