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C222 AHY

1985 Vauxhall Senator

White Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,048 mi
Last recorded71,048 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Senator66,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC222 AHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 71,048 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 71,038 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 70,900 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.C.3c)

rear exhaust silencer box slightly blowing

Fail 4 Nov 2016 70,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.C.3c)

rear exhaust silencer box slightly blowing

Pass 28 Nov 2015 70,825 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 70,820 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 70,452 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight smell of fuel no leaks found

Pass 5 Feb 2008 70,452 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight smell of fuel no leaks found

Pass 29 Jan 2007 70,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 69,701 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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C222 AHY is a 1985 Vauxhall Senator in White with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C222 AHY, 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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C222 AHY is a 1985 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 4 September 1985.

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