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C456 AEF

1986 Vauxhall Senator

Blue Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,958 mi
Last recorded68,958 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Senator66,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC456 AEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 68,958 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 68,956 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 68,757 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 68,655 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear wheel archers (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing bottom (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing bottom (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 68,554 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 68,308 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 67,834 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 67,815 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 67,590 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

spare wheel carrier corroding

Fail 13 Sep 2011 67,580 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

spare wheel carrier corroding

Pass 15 Sep 2010 67,149 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 66,468 miles

front wing bottoms corrodeing . rear wheel archers corroding. rear fuel pipe cracking.

Fail 7 Sep 2009 66,459 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wing bottoms corrodeing . rear wheel archers corroding. rear fuel pipe cracking.

Pass 2 Sep 2008 65,847 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 65,313 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 65,300 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 64,254 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 64,065 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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C456 AEF is a 1986 Vauxhall Senator in Blue with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 C456 AEF, 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.

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C456 AEF is a 1986 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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