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D140 BFA

1986 Vauxhall Senator

Silver Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

78,990 mi
Last recorded78,990 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Senator66,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD140 BFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2015 78,990 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear 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 deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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D140 BFA is a 1986 Vauxhall Senator in Silver with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 D140 BFA, 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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What year was D140 BFA registered?

D140 BFA is a 1986 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 4 August 1986.

Is D140 BFA safe to buy?

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