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E96 LPY

1988 Vauxhall Senator

Blue Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,760 mi
Last recorded80,760 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2012
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Senator110,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE96 LPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2012 80,760 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 80,584 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 80,584 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 80,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 80,441 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 79,841 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 79,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 78,773 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 78,773 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 78,231 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 77,456 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 77,456 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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E96 LPY is a 1988 Vauxhall Senator in Blue with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 E96 LPY, 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 E96 LPY registered?

E96 LPY is a 1988 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 6 January 1988.

Is E96 LPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E96 LPY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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