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B343 YPP

1985 Vauxhall Senator

Blue Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

59,760 mi
Last recorded59,760 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2007
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Senator66,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB343 YPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2007 59,760 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front wing rusting/front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2006 36,346 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside mirror glass cracked/both outer sills rusting/brake pipes rusting/offside front wing rusting/both rear arches rusting

Fail 14 Jan 2006 59,374 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside mirror glass cracked/offside front tyre worn on outside edge/outer sills rusting/brake pipes rusting/offside front wing rusting/rear arches rusting

Fail 7 Jan 2006 59,348 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside mirror glass cracked/both outer sills rusting/brake pipes rusting/offside front tyre worn on edges advise replacement soon/offside front wing rusting/both rear arches rusting

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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B343 YPP is a 1985 Vauxhall Senator in Blue with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 B343 YPP, 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 B343 YPP registered?

B343 YPP is a 1985 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 1 March 1985.

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