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H157 HLC

1991 Vauxhall Senator

Black Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,133 mi
Last recorded62,133 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Senator112,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH157 HLC
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2013 62,133 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2012 61,338 miles

Oil leak

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

battery loose

n/s steering idler wearing

o/s rear inner cv boot split

Pass 24 Feb 2011 59,110 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 58,853 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 58,846 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 58,453 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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H157 HLC is a 1991 Vauxhall Senator in Black with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H157 HLC, 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 H157 HLC registered?

H157 HLC is a 1991 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 13 May 1991.

Is H157 HLC safe to buy?

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