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C159 YKJ

1986 Vauxhall Senator

Silver Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,974 mi
Last recorded114,974 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2005
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Senator66,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC159 YKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 2 Nov 2005 114,974 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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C159 YKJ is a 1986 Vauxhall Senator in Silver with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C159 YKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C159 YKJ?

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What year was C159 YKJ registered?

C159 YKJ is a 1986 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 13 June 1986.

Is C159 YKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C159 YKJ shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C159 YKJ have outstanding finance?

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