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E959 GJB

1988 Vauxhall Senator

Grey Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,824 mi
Last recorded82,824 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Senator110,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE959 GJB
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2015 82,824 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 82,421 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 82,224 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

fuel hoses starting to crack

rear exhaust mounts starting to crack

rear exhaust starting to corrode

slight play in nearside steering idler arm

vehicle fitted with sill covers

Fail 12 Dec 2013 82,224 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

fuel hoses starting to crack

rear exhaust mounts starting to crack

rear exhaust starting to corrode

slight play in nearside steering idler arm

vehicle fitted with sill covers

Pass 7 Dec 2012 81,735 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 81,355 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 80,740 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 80,342 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 79,630 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2007 79,269 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 78,875 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 78,270 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nail in tyre

unable to see brake pads †surface corrosion to chassis

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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E959 GJB is a 1988 Vauxhall Senator in Grey with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E959 GJB, 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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E959 GJB is a 1988 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 5 February 1988.

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