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H138 VAB

1991 Vauxhall Senator

Silver Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,724 mi
Last recorded84,724 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Senator112,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH138 VAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 84,724 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 80,390 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 80,390 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 76,789 miles

Nearside Rear rear exhaust box corroding slightly

Pass 13 Feb 2016 72,681 miles

Nearside Front nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

Offside Front offside front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 68,383 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2015 68,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 63,515 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 60,270 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 15 May 2012 58,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 15 May 2012 58,079 miles

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 19 May 2011 56,251 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 55,640 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 51,494 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 48,824 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 48,824 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

nears side rear tyre cracking

screen cracked at bottom nearside corner

Pass 26 Jul 2005

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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H138 VAB is a 1991 Vauxhall Senator in Silver with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1991 Vauxhall Senator models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 112,887 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 H138 VAB, 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 35 years old, this Vauxhall Senator is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H138 VAB registered?

H138 VAB is a 1991 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 29 April 1991.

Is H138 VAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H138 VAB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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