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E947 AKL

1988 Vauxhall Senator

Blue Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,686 mi
Last recorded77,686 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Senator110,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE947 AKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 77,686 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 77,697 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

o/s/r s/a leaking

temp repair to rear silencer

Pass 5 Sep 2011 76,153 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 74,495 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 72,007 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 72,007 miles

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

front n/plate cracked /nail in neaside rear tyre./front discs rusty./front screen chipped

Pass 21 Aug 2008 68,836 miles

frt discs corroding n/s/r tyre perishing screen scratched o/s/r chassis rail corroding

Pass 24 Aug 2007 64,283 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 64,283 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 57,309 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 57,309 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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E947 AKL is a 1988 Vauxhall Senator in Blue with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E947 AKL, 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 E947 AKL registered?

E947 AKL is a 1988 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 30 June 1988.

Is E947 AKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E947 AKL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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