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NMX 301L

1972 Vauxhall Firenza

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

81,325 mi
Last recorded81,325 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Vauxhall Firenza56,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMX 301L
MakeVauxhall
ModelFirenza
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 81,325 miles

Oil leak ()

Under body corrosion in places

Fail 3 May 2018 65,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Under body corrosion in places

Pass 21 Apr 2017 64,983 miles

Underbody corrosion in places

Fail 20 Apr 2017 64,983 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Underbody corrosion in places

Fail 23 Jun 2009 64,967 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

surface corrosion on front discs.

underbody corrosion in places.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 63,458 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 63,454 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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NMX 301L is a 1972 Vauxhall Firenza in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 NMX 301L, 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

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What year was NMX 301L registered?

NMX 301L is a 1972 Vauxhall Firenza, first registered on 5 September 1972.

Is NMX 301L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMX 301L shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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