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E141 VAH

1988 Vauxhall Senator

Blue Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

81,669 mi
Last recorded81,669 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2006
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Senator110,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE141 VAH
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2006 81,669 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 81,663 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Mar 2006 81,581 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

all rear rigid brake pipes coroding †front flexible brake pipe ferrules coroding †osf wishbone bush seperating

battery insecure

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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E141 VAH is a 1988 Vauxhall Senator in Blue with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1988 Vauxhall Senator models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 110,771 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 E141 VAH, 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 38 years old, this Vauxhall Senator is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E141 VAH registered?

E141 VAH is a 1988 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 29 June 1988.

Is E141 VAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E141 VAH shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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