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C11 AJB

1991 Vauxhall Senator

Blue Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

159,485 mi
Last recorded159,485 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Senator112,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 AJB
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2024 159,485 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 158,756 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive By abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 158,754 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive By abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 157,341 miles

Central Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 156,553 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 156,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2015 155,664 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 155,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2014 153,944 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 May 2014 153,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 May 2013 152,042 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 152,037 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 150,788 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 150,788 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 149,214 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 145,751 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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C11 AJB is a 1991 Vauxhall Senator in Blue with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1991 Vauxhall Senator models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 112,887 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 C11 AJB, 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 35 years old, this Vauxhall Senator is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C11 AJB is a 1991 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 8 April 1991.

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