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E187 CGS

1988 Vauxhall Senator

Red Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,795 mi
Last recorded114,795 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2006
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Senator110,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE187 CGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2006 114,795 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 114,795 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 112,231 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 112,231 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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E187 CGS is a 1988 Vauxhall Senator in Red with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E187 CGS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E187 CGS?

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What year was E187 CGS registered?

E187 CGS is a 1988 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 7 June 1988.

Is E187 CGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E187 CGS shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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