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E700 BFJ

1988 Vauxhall Senator

Grey Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,504 mi
Last recorded125,504 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2008
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Senator110,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE700 BFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2008 125,504 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 121,626 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside front outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 3 Jul 2007 121,626 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside front outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 4 Jul 2006 118,538 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

nearside and offside front outer sills corroded but not in a prescribed area.

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 BFJ is a 1988 Vauxhall Senator in Grey 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 E700 BFJ, 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 BFJ registered?

E700 BFJ is a 1988 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 10 June 1988.

Is E700 BFJ safe to buy?

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