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D822 WAV

1986 Vauxhall Senator

Red Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

45,818 mi
Last recorded45,818 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Senator66,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD822 WAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 45,818 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 48,546 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 45,773 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 45,731 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 45,691 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 45,545 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 45,201 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 44,058 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 43,265 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 42,245 miles

offside & nearside outer sills starting to corode

Fail 15 Aug 2012 42,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

offside & nearside outer sills starting to corode

Pass 15 Jan 2011 40,246 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 38,342 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 38,342 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 38,109 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 38,109 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 37,811 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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D822 WAV is a 1986 Vauxhall Senator in Red with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 D822 WAV, 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 D822 WAV registered?

D822 WAV is a 1986 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D822 WAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D822 WAV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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