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G636 APY

1989 Vauxhall Senator

Red Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

57,794 mi
Last recorded57,794 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Senator102,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG636 APY
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 57,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 56,457 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 54,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 53,334 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 52,311 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 50,479 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 49,604 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 48,485 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 48,485 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 47,358 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 45,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 43,028 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded inner wing

Pass 24 Jul 2015 40,343 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 40,343 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 34,484 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 34,319 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 34,279 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 34,124 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 34,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 33,997 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 33,737 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 33,646 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 33,289 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 33,069 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 33,069 miles

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

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

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

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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G636 APY is a 1989 Vauxhall Senator in Red with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1989 Vauxhall Senator models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 102,834 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 G636 APY, 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 37 years old, this Vauxhall Senator is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G636 APY registered?

G636 APY is a 1989 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G636 APY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G636 APY shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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