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KKX 529L

1972 Vauxhall Firenza

Red Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,051 mi
Last recorded96,051 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1972 Vauxhall Firenza56,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKX 529L
MakeVauxhall
ModelFirenza
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 96,051 miles

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

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

Offside Front corrosion on wing

play in steering arms

Fail 11 Apr 2016 96,051 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front corrosion on wing

play in steering arms

Pass 13 Apr 2015 95,566 miles

Oil leak

drivers side "A" pillar has corrosion

front steering arms have slight play

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Fail 8 Apr 2015 95,561 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

drivers side "A" pillar has corrosion

front steering arms have slight play

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2014 94,560 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 92,676 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 87,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 87,171 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 83,774 miles

slight play in os steering arm

Pass 12 Mar 2010 57,332 miles

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

offside front lower wing rusted

slight wear in offside steering rack

Pass 4 Sep 2008 57,332 miles

steering rack play

Fail 24 Jul 2008 57,332 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside steering rack worn

Pass 8 Sep 2006 57,332 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 57,332 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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KKX 529L is a 1972 Vauxhall Firenza in Red with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KKX 529L, 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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KKX 529L is a 1972 Vauxhall Firenza, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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