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C112 DFJ

1985 Vauxhall Senator

Brown Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,656 mi
Last recorded70,656 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2009
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Senator66,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC112 DFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2009 70,656 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake service corrosion forming in near and off side outer sills

Fail 26 Nov 2008 66,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 66,986 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 63,777 miles

brake service

Fail 28 Nov 2007 63,777 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake service

Pass 2 Dec 2006 60,307 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

fuel filter/pump mounts poor

Pass 19 Nov 2005 56,739 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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C112 DFJ is a 1985 Vauxhall Senator in Brown with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C112 DFJ, 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 C112 DFJ registered?

C112 DFJ is a 1985 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 26 September 1985.

Is C112 DFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C112 DFJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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