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B287 XKX

1985 Vauxhall Senator

Green Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,797 mi
Last recorded3,797 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Senator66,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB287 XKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 3,797 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside steering idler arm has slight play

Outer sills corroded

Suspension arms/ rear subframe corroded

Various welded repairs covered in underseal

Fail 14 May 2020 3,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes corroding

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside steering idler arm has slight play

Outer sills corroded

Suspension arms/ rear subframe corroded

Various welded repairs covered in underseal

Pass 3 Nov 2018 3,775 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2018 3,773 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wings both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside corroded

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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B287 XKX is a 1985 Vauxhall Senator in Green with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Vauxhall Senator models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 66,956 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 B287 XKX, 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 41 years old, this Vauxhall Senator is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B287 XKX registered?

B287 XKX is a 1985 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 25 February 1985.

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