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H232 YVV

1991 Vauxhall Senator

Blue Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

115,962 mi
Last recorded115,962 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Senator112,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH232 YVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 115,962 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 115,260 miles

Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

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))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 110,002 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))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 108,189 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 104,925 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 102,787 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 99,595 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 96,500 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 93,872 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 90,872 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front disc's sligh rust on in sides

Pass 9 Mar 2012 90,084 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 89,084 miles

ALL brake discs pitted

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2011 89,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ALL brake discs pitted

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2010 87,909 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre worn low on inside edge

offside front tyre worn low on inside edge

offside rear tyre worn low on inside edge

Fail 30 Mar 2009 87,384 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 87,384 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 86,485 miles

o/s/r wheel arch some rust

Pass 21 Mar 2007 84,117 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 81,638 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 81,638 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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H232 YVV is a 1991 Vauxhall Senator in Blue with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 H232 YVV, 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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H232 YVV is a 1991 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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