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B588 BYC

1985 Vauxhall Senator

Silver Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,533 mi
Last recorded50,533 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Senator66,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB588 BYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2014 50,533 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 50,226 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 50,215 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 49,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 49,258 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 49,119 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 48,703 miles

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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B588 BYC is a 1985 Vauxhall Senator in Silver with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B588 BYC, 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 B588 BYC registered?

B588 BYC is a 1985 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 14 June 1985.

Is B588 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B588 BYC shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B588 BYC have outstanding finance?

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