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E989 PMH

1988 Vauxhall Senator

Blue Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

108,879 mi
Last recorded108,879 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Senator110,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE989 PMH
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 108,879 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 107,456 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 106,224 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 4 - Possibly due to standing . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brakes - o/s/r parking brake just passed efficiency test - slight judder on service brake - Full brake service strongly recommended.

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Deteriorated limited life (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-side throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 201,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 105,838 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 105,073 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 103,202 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 101,692 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2015 101,684 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 98,064 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 93,631 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2012 160,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 159,268 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 156,259 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 152,760 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 150,687 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 143,542 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 133,618 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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E989 PMH is a 1988 Vauxhall Senator in Blue with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 E989 PMH, 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 E989 PMH registered?

E989 PMH is a 1988 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 17 February 1988.

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