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KOR 242L

1972 Vauxhall Firenza

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,241 mi
Last recorded4,241 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1972 Vauxhall Firenza56,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOR 242L
MakeVauxhall
ModelFirenza
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 1 May 2026 4,241 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 4,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 3,727 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 3,194 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 2,647 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 2,100 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 925 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 910 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 769 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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KOR 242L is a 1972 Vauxhall Firenza in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KOR 242L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KOR 242L?

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What year was KOR 242L registered?

KOR 242L is a 1972 Vauxhall Firenza, first registered on 31 October 1972.

Is KOR 242L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KOR 242L shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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