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B858 XAE

1985 Vauxhall Senator

Silver Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,515 mi
Last recorded58,515 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2011
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Senator66,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB858 XAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2011 58,515 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 57,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 57,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 56,372 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside rear lower coil spring mountin has slight surface rust

Pass 28 Jan 2009 56,372 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside rear lower coil spring mountin has slight surface rust

Pass 1 Feb 2008 55,000 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight corrrosion around rear wheel arches

Pass 31 Jan 2007 53,577 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2006 52,206 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

o/s front strut slightly damp

o/s wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2006 52,206 miles

o/s front strut slightly damp

o/s wiper blade smearing slightly

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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B858 XAE is a 1985 Vauxhall Senator in Silver with a 2,968cc 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 B858 XAE, 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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B858 XAE is a 1985 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 5 February 1985.

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