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G808 NFK

1989 Vauxhall Senator

White Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

95,624 mi
Last recorded95,624 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Senator102,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG808 NFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 95,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sump corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2024 95,602 miles

Central Front slight oil leak

both front coil springs rusty

both front drop links slight play noisy

both rear discs pitted scored slight

both rear tyres cracking perishing

Fail 20 Aug 2024 95,599 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to high emissions (8.2.2.2 (e))

both rear tyres cracking perishing

Central Front slight oil leak

both front coil springs rusty

both front drop links slight play noisy

both rear discs pitted scored slight

Pass 23 Aug 2023 95,501 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper ball joint covers. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts/both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox leak (front prop-shaft seal)

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep radial cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear diff leak

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

battery light/brake fluid light on dash, affected by other light source

both rear inner sills corroded

oil leak (rocker cover/sump/oil filter/rear main)

Fail 23 Aug 2023 95,501 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper ball joint covers. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts/both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox leak (front prop-shaft seal)

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep radial cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear diff leak

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

battery light/brake fluid light on dash, affected by other light source

both rear inner sills corroded

oil leak (rocker cover/sump/oil filter/rear main)

Pass 30 Nov 2021 95,489 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2020 95,366 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive The oil is leaking from engine bay. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive The oil is leaking from rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

The 2 pipes rusty from radiator connected.

Pass 28 Oct 2019 95,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 94,792 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 94,792 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 94,476 miles

Coolant leak Front side from system. ()

Fail 31 Oct 2017 94,476 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement The wheel restrict free movement. (3.5.1k)

Coolant leak Front side from system. ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 94,226 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres perishing

Pass 14 Oct 2015 108,685 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 108,685 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 93,441 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 92,630 miles

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2012 91,755 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 90,621 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 89,565 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 89,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 88,586 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 87,578 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 85,796 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 85,793 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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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G808 NFK is a 1989 Vauxhall Senator in White with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 G808 NFK, 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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G808 NFK is a 1989 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 12 September 1989.

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