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E301 NUC

1987 Vauxhall Senator

White Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

186,620 mi
Last recorded186,620 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Senator86,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE301 NUC
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 186,620 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 185,660 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 185,660 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 184,114 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 182,784 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 182,784 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 180,969 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 175,016 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 90,834 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 90,834 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 85,961 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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E301 NUC is a 1987 Vauxhall Senator in White with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1987 Vauxhall Senator models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 86,964 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 E301 NUC, 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 39 years old, this Vauxhall Senator is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E301 NUC registered?

E301 NUC is a 1987 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 12 November 1987.

Is E301 NUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E301 NUC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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