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C886 ETT

1985 Vauxhall Senator

Blue Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,108 mi
Last recorded47,108 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Senator66,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC886 ETT
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2026 47,108 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 46,627 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 46,598 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 46,579 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 46,554 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 46,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust all system poor and rusty

Pass 25 Jun 2014 46,447 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 46,388 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 46,266 miles

rear inner brake discs showing corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2010 46,226 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 46,162 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 46,025 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 45,945 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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C886 ETT is a 1985 Vauxhall Senator in Blue with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 C886 ETT, 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 C886 ETT?

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What year was C886 ETT registered?

C886 ETT is a 1985 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 16 December 1985.

Is C886 ETT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C886 ETT shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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