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B647 VNA

1985 Vauxhall Senator

Gold Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,264 mi
Last recorded155,264 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2008
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Senator66,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB647 VNA
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2008 155,264 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 15,373 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 15,373 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 151,566 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 151,435 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2005 149,796 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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B647 VNA is a 1985 Vauxhall Senator in Gold with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B647 VNA, 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 B647 VNA registered?

B647 VNA is a 1985 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 8 March 1985.

Is B647 VNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B647 VNA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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