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B742 RLK

1985 Vauxhall Senator

Blue Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,344 mi
Last recorded29,344 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2010
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Senator66,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB742 RLK
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2010 29,344 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2009 29,058 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 23,467 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 23,467 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 19,269 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 19,251 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 16,229 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 16,118 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 13,164 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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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B742 RLK is a 1985 Vauxhall Senator in Blue with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 B742 RLK, 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 B742 RLK registered?

B742 RLK is a 1985 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 17 July 1985.

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