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C225 GAR

1985 Vauxhall Senator

Gold Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,901 mi
Last recorded134,901 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Senator66,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC225 GAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 134,901 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 133,753 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 133,753 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 133,609 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 133,382 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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C225 GAR is a 1985 Vauxhall Senator in Gold with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 C225 GAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C225 GAR registered?

C225 GAR is a 1985 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 4 November 1985.

Is C225 GAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C225 GAR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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