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C132 UPA

1986 Vauxhall Senator

Blue Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,502 mi
Last recorded94,502 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Senator66,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC132 UPA
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 94,502 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 92,299 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 92,299 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 90,896 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 90,896 miles

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

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

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

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

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

damage offside front fog lamp lense

gaiter split offside front roll bar link

Pass 4 May 2006 89,261 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 89,261 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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C132 UPA is a 1986 Vauxhall Senator in Blue with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1986 Vauxhall Senator models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 66,482 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 C132 UPA, 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 40 years old, this Vauxhall Senator is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C132 UPA registered?

C132 UPA is a 1986 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 13 June 1986.

Is C132 UPA safe to buy?

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