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MTJ 835K

1972 Vauxhall Firenza

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

202,116 mi
Last recorded202,116 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 Vauxhall Firenza56,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTJ 835K
MakeVauxhall
ModelFirenza
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 202,116 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 202,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 30 Mar 2015 198,821 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f coil sping seat

Fail 27 Mar 2015 198,821 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f coil sping seat

Pass 11 Mar 2014 195,482 miles

n/s/f coil spring

Fail 11 Mar 2014 195,482 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f coil spring

Pass 10 Apr 2013 616 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 98,762 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 41,781 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 40,383 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 36,905 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 32,197 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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MTJ 835K is a 1972 Vauxhall Firenza in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MTJ 835K, 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 MTJ 835K registered?

MTJ 835K is a 1972 Vauxhall Firenza, first registered on 1 May 1972.

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