CarVerify

Free Car Check

E621 MSF

1988 Vauxhall Senator

Blue Petrol 2490cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

236,858 mi
Last recorded236,858 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Senator110,771 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE621 MSF
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2009 236,858 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 236,858 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

clutch pedal rubber worn

front reg plate starting to deteriorate

fuel filter insecurly mounted to its housing

fuel pipe to fuel filter corroded

large oil leek from front of engine

rear diff has oil leek

rear gearbox mountings deteriorated

small coolant leek from pipes to thermostat

unable to fully inspect front brakes due to wheel trim fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2008 236,858 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 236,858 miles

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

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

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

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

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

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR BODY CORRODED TO EXCESS IN A NON PRESCRBED AREA.

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

OFFSIDE FRONT SEAT RUNNER WORN.

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 234,908 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 234,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 226,341 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 226,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear 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)

coolant leaking

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
Full Vauxhall Senator reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E621 MSF is a 1988 Vauxhall Senator in Blue with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 E621 MSF, 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 E621 MSF?

You can check the full history of E621 MSF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E621 MSF registered?

E621 MSF is a 1988 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 17 February 1988.

Is E621 MSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E621 MSF shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E621 MSF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E621 MSF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.