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HBH 403K

1972 Vauxhall Firenza

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,160 mi
Last recorded8,160 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 1972 Vauxhall Firenza56,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBH 403K
MakeVauxhall
ModelFirenza
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 8,160 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 8,054 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 8,052 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 7,999 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jul 2017 7,998 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 7,921 miles

engine oil leak

play in steering arm inner joints

Fail 29 Jun 2016 7,918 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine oil leak

play in steering arm inner joints

Pass 23 Jun 2015 7,855 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 7,855 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 7,806 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 7,600 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 7,488 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 7,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 376,772 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2010 6,893 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2010 6,893 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2009 83,329 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in both front hubs

underside heavily undersield

Pass 11 Jan 2008 83,047 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 819,039 miles

N/S headlamp cracked

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight binding on N/S/R wheel

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 81,739 miles

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

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

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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HBH 403K is a 1972 Vauxhall Firenza in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 HBH 403K, 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 HBH 403K registered?

HBH 403K is a 1972 Vauxhall Firenza, first registered on 28 April 1972.

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