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C502 DBU

1986 Vauxhall Senator

Red Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,324 mi
Last recorded11,324 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Senator66,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC502 DBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2026 11,324 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 10,902 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 10,779 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 10,676 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 10,412 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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C502 DBU is a 1986 Vauxhall Senator in Red with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 C502 DBU, 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 C502 DBU registered?

C502 DBU is a 1986 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 1 March 1986.

Is C502 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C502 DBU shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C502 DBU have outstanding finance?

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