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H157 JWL

1991 Vauxhall Senator

Silver Petrol 2594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,362 mi
Last recorded11,362 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2009
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Senator112,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH157 JWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,594cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2009 11,362 miles

corrosion forming rear wheel arches

corrosion forming n/s/f chassis

corrosion forming o/s/f chassis

plastic covers on sills n/s and o/s not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Oct 2009 113,160 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

corrosion forming n/s/f chassis

corrosion forming o/s/f chassis

corrosion forming rear wheel arches

plastic covers on sills n/s and o/s not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Jul 2008 106,301 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

general surface rust

o/s/f chassis rail poor condition

o/s/r inner wheel arch poor condition,been body filled

welding repair to nearside front chaasis rail been undersealed looks ok at time of test

Fail 15 Jul 2008 106,301 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

general surface rust

o/s/f chassis rail poor condition

o/s/r inner wheel arch poor condition,been body filled

Pass 1 Aug 2007 100,445 miles

both front inner front wishbone pan bushes poor condition

both rear chassis rails poor condition slight rustey

slight misting of oil around power steering pipes

Pass 27 Jul 2006 94,130 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside rear chassis rail is in poor condition

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 JWL is a 1991 Vauxhall Senator in Silver with a 2,594cc 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 JWL, 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 JWL registered?

H157 JWL is a 1991 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 11 April 1991.

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The MOT history for H157 JWL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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