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C283 GNM

1986 Vauxhall Senator

Blue Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,117 mi
Last recorded75,117 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Senator66,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC283 GNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2009 75,117 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 72,544 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 72,544 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 70,471 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 67,616 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 67,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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C283 GNM is a 1986 Vauxhall Senator in Blue with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C283 GNM, 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

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What year was C283 GNM registered?

C283 GNM is a 1986 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 29 January 1986.

Is C283 GNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C283 GNM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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