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YAB 741M

1974 Vauxhall Firenza

Red Petrol 1760cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,181 mi
Last recorded45,181 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 1974 Vauxhall Firenza50,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAB 741M
MakeVauxhall
ModelFirenza
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,760cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 45,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all four coil springs rusty

non continuous weld carried out on nearside inner sill

non continuous weld carried out on offside rear inner sill

oil leak

surface corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2015 45,180 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all four coil springs rusty

non continuous weld carried out on nearside inner sill

non continuous weld carried out on offside rear inner sill

oil leak

surface corrosion

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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YAB 741M is a 1974 Vauxhall Firenza in Red with a 1,760cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1974 Vauxhall Firenza models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 50,620 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 YAB 741M, 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 52 years old, this Vauxhall Firenza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YAB 741M registered?

YAB 741M is a 1974 Vauxhall Firenza, first registered on 1 January 1974.

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