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B939 KCU

1985 Vauxhall Senator

Blue Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

39,190 mi
Last recorded39,190 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2006
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Senator66,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB939 KCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2006 39,190 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2005 34,280 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 34,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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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B939 KCU is a 1985 Vauxhall Senator in Blue with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 B939 KCU, 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 B939 KCU registered?

B939 KCU is a 1985 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 19 February 1985.

Is B939 KCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B939 KCU shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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