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D826 RBV

1986 Vauxhall Senator

Green Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,375 mi
Last recorded51,375 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Senator66,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD826 RBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 51,375 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 51,375 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside handbrake linkage return spring broken but operation not affected

Pass 23 Nov 2017 51,222 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 51,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 49,190 miles

O/s inner wing corroded at suspension turret,n/s corroded to limit.

Fail 7 Jul 2008 49,071 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

O/s inner wing corroded to limit at suspension turret. N/s near limit.

Pass 18 Jun 2007 46,079 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 45,795 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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D826 RBV is a 1986 Vauxhall Senator in Green with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D826 RBV, 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 D826 RBV registered?

D826 RBV is a 1986 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 8 August 1986.

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