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D778 HFK

1987 Vauxhall Senator

Red Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

600 mi
Last recorded600 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Senator86,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD778 HFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 600 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 96,554 miles

N/S/R outer cv boot insecure

Fail 8 Oct 2014 96,548 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

N/S/R outer cv boot insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2013 94,017 miles

Bonnet stay insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F tyre cracked on edges

N/S/R outer cv boot insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2011 91,317 miles

Slight roughness in R/H Rear wheel bearing ??

Pass 7 Sep 2010 89,514 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 87,409 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 84,205 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 81,750 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 81,744 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 79,797 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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D778 HFK is a 1987 Vauxhall Senator in Red with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1987 Vauxhall Senator models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 86,964 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 D778 HFK, 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 39 years old, this Vauxhall Senator is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D778 HFK registered?

D778 HFK is a 1987 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 13 April 1987.

Is D778 HFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D778 HFK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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