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G488 SMY

1990 Vauxhall Senator

Red Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

154,598 mi
Last recorded154,598 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2006
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Senator108,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG488 SMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2006 154,598 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 69,294 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Apr 2006 154,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise offside rear indicator lens cracked

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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G488 SMY is a 1990 Vauxhall Senator in Red with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1990 Vauxhall Senator models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 108,926 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 G488 SMY, 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 36 years old, this Vauxhall Senator is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G488 SMY registered?

G488 SMY is a 1990 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 28 March 1990.

Is G488 SMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G488 SMY shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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