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C533 CVS

1985 Vauxhall Senator

Red Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,164 mi
Last recorded103,164 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2007
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Senator66,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC533 CVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2007 103,164 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 103,094 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 100,610 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 100,597 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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C533 CVS is a 1985 Vauxhall Senator in Red with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C533 CVS, 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.

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What year was C533 CVS registered?

C533 CVS is a 1985 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C533 CVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C533 CVS shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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