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E700 BCD

1988 Vauxhall Senator

Blue Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,443 mi
Last recorded131,443 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Senator110,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE700 BCD
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 131,443 miles

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

underside has been welded in various places and heavily under sealed.

Fail 11 May 2018 131,437 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

underside has been welded in various places and heavily under sealed.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 121,425 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 121,424 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 120,506 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 120,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 119,264 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 118,227 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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E700 BCD is a 1988 Vauxhall Senator in Blue with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E700 BCD, 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 E700 BCD registered?

E700 BCD is a 1988 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 13 January 1988.

Is E700 BCD safe to buy?

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