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A8 CDX

1988 Vauxhall Senator

Black Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,796 mi
Last recorded96,796 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2006
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Senator110,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 CDX
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2006 96,796 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 96,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to both rear wheelarches.

offside rear tyre worn to limits.

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Senator?

Based on 11,018 MOT tests across 2,349 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
2,043
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
2,349
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 695
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 660
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 638
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465
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A8 CDX is a 1988 Vauxhall Senator in Black with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Vauxhall Senator models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 110,771 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 Senator fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 CDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Senator typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Vauxhall Senator is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A8 CDX registered?

A8 CDX is a 1988 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 28 November 1988.

Is A8 CDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 CDX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A8 CDX have outstanding finance?

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