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H489 CHY

1991 Vauxhall Senator

Blue Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2006
Tests5 (1 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate20%

Mileage

152,808 mi
Last recorded152,808 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2005
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Senator112,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH489 CHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

1 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2005 152,808 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 152,808 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2005 152,799 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

sill cover fitted outer sill not tested for corrodid

Fail 29 Nov 2005 152,788 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2005 152,777 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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H489 CHY is a 1991 Vauxhall Senator in Blue with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 20%.

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 H489 CHY, 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 H489 CHY registered?

H489 CHY is a 1991 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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