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C388 LVO

1985 Vauxhall Senator

Red Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

82,957 mi
Last recorded82,957 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2005
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Senator66,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC388 LVO
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2005 82,957 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Upper Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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C388 LVO is a 1985 Vauxhall Senator in Red with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 C388 LVO, 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

How do I check the history of C388 LVO?

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What year was C388 LVO registered?

C388 LVO is a 1985 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 12 August 1985.

Is C388 LVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C388 LVO shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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