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E230 VUA

1988 Vauxhall Senator

Blue Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

144,389 mi
Last recorded144,389 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2007
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Senator110,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE230 VUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2007 144,389 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 141,412 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 141,412 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s rear wheelarch to sill step corroded.

o/s and n/s font susp. arms front bushes slight splitting.

outer sills not visible due to covers.

rear exhaust box dev. corrosion along seam.

Fail 9 May 2006 141,293 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

both front anti roll bar cover boots split

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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E230 VUA is a 1988 Vauxhall Senator in Blue with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 E230 VUA, 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 E230 VUA registered?

E230 VUA is a 1988 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 21 April 1988.

Is E230 VUA safe to buy?

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