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B834 YUW

1985 Vauxhall Senator

Blue Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,286 mi
Last recorded9,286 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2007
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Senator66,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB834 YUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2007 9,286 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 9,286 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 8,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jan 2006 8,978 miles

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

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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B834 YUW 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 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 B834 YUW, 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 B834 YUW registered?

B834 YUW is a 1985 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 26 April 1985.

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