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PJO 523P

1976 Vauxhall Firenza

Silver Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,259 mi
Last recorded87,259 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1976 Vauxhall Firenza44,840 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJO 523P
MakeVauxhall
ModelFirenza
Year1976
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 87,259 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2017 86,740 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 86,719 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven Nearside weaker. (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 86,187 miles

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

fuel tank filler pipe rubber sleeve worn

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 85,402 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2014 84,392 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

core plug under camshaft pulley leaking water

Pass 11 Apr 2013 83,229 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 83,219 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 82,151 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 82,151 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 81,444 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 80,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 80,429 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2009 80,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2008 80,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 79,420 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2006 78,589 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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PJO 523P is a 1976 Vauxhall Firenza in Silver with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1976 Vauxhall Firenza models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 44,840 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 PJO 523P, 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 50 years old, this Vauxhall Firenza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PJO 523P registered?

PJO 523P is a 1976 Vauxhall Firenza, first registered on 13 January 1976.

Is PJO 523P safe to buy?

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