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WCT 805K

1971 Vauxhall Firenza

Red Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,801 mi
Last recorded45,801 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Firenza53,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCT 805K
MakeVauxhall
ModelFirenza
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 45,801 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 45,532 miles

front inner wing corroded by bonnet fixing

rear brakes uneven

Fail 13 Dec 2007 45,532 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

front inner wing corroded by bonnet fixing

rear brakes uneven

Pass 15 Dec 2006 45,532 miles

c/l 472223

Fail 12 Dec 2006 45,532 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

c/l 472223

Fail 13 Oct 2006 45,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 45,533 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 45,533 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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WCT 805K is a 1971 Vauxhall Firenza in Red with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Vauxhall Firenza models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 53,726 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 WCT 805K, 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 55 years old, this Vauxhall Firenza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WCT 805K registered?

WCT 805K is a 1971 Vauxhall Firenza, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is WCT 805K safe to buy?

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